AddressJob reference: 593900
Location: 5035 - KESWICK
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Primary Purpose of Role
- As subject matter expert for the agency, provide health and safety leadership and consultancy services consistent with legislative, SA Public Sector Building Safety Excellence Requirements and safety management system requirements to the SA State Emergence Service (SASES).
- Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of an agency wide WHS framework/ system and associated strategic and local work plans necessary to ensure the coordination and delivery of WHS services which enhance a system-based approach and continuous improvement (including objectives, targets, performance indicators and reporting mechanisms in order to monitor and maintain throughout each agency).
- Build and maintain effective working relationships SASES executive, staff, volunteers and external stakeholders to foster safety ownership and build safety capability within SASES to enhance system sustainability.
- Oversight, maintenance & reporting from the GovSAfety system (hazards, incidents, trends) for attendance and provision of advice and executive officer to the SASES State WHS Committees & any other reporting or incident investigation as required (i.e. SASES reports, preventative or specific hazard program reports).
- Develop, implement, conduct and evaluate internal audit programs and assist, where required in external auditing (SA Public Sector audit verification) and assist with development of sound corrective action plans.
- Provision of sound technical advice on health and safety legislation and relevant standards, codes of practice and policies to ensure compliance and best WHS practice.
- Provide a consistently high standard of client service and satisfaction and monitoring of all services for the SASES and to ensure progress is monitored and measured
- Liaise with other WHS Advisors in the Emergency Services Sector and work with the SAFECOM WHS team as part of a collaborative
Remuneration:
ASO6
$97,022 - $102,626
Special Conditions:
Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory Emergency Services Sector Criminal History Check. For all special conditions, please refer to the Role Description.
Enquiries:
Andrea Geytenbeek
Manager, Operations Support
Ph: 0428 699 ***
Email: ***************@eso.sa.gov.au
Application Instructions:
Applicants are required to address the criteria outlined in the Application Guidelines document.
Applications must be submitted online.
The South Australian State Emergency Service is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, inclusion and supports a culture of safety and respect.
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities, women and other diverse groups to help us build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive and inclusive recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to contact us at the time of application.
Applications close: 22/05/2024 11:45 PM
Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Signed Role Description, Senior WHS Advisor, SASES ASO6.pdf
- application_guidelines_emergency_services_sector - Senior WHS Advisor.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
