9 September 2024

Latest job vacancies in the Public Sector

| Rama Gaind
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Looking to join the public service or change jobs within it? Check out our jobs board for a wide selection of the positions on offer. Photo: File.

Department of Education, Skills and Employment

Senior Government Lawyer (EL1)
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $120,636 – $147,778
Classification: Senior Government Lawyer
Position number: 24/1437
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Wednesday, 11 September, 2024
Agency website: https://www.education.gov.au
Duties:

  • Providing high-quality legal advice to clients in areas of law relevant to the work of the team;
  • Building and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders, both internal and external to the department;
  • Working with clients to develop and implement programs, and advise on existing legislation, potential reforms and legislation development;
  • Applying statutory interpretation and administrative law skills in the development and administration of the department’s programs;
  • Advising on potential legal claims and disputes and managing litigation matters, including opportunities to perform in-house advocacy in tribunal matters;
  • Working flexibly with other teams in our legal practice;
  • Supervising, mentoring and managing junior staff.

Position contact: Natalie Haynes
Telephone: (02) 6121 7005.


Department of Education, Skills and Employment

Principal Government Lawyer (EL2)
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $161,370 – $174,663
Classification: Principal Government Lawyer
Position number: 24/1431
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Wednesday, 11 September, 2024
Agency website: https://www.education.gov.au
Duties: The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality legal services by, and management of, one of our legal teams. You will be expected to demonstrate an appropriate degree of autonomy and professional judgment.

Your work will involve:

  • Leading and managing the team to ensure it delivers timely, accurate, clear and risk-based legal services;
  • Developing and maintaining effective and collaborative relationships with colleagues (both in legal and line areas) and external stakeholders;
  • Working collaboratively as a member of the legal area’s leadership team, promoting the strategic direction and demonstrating the core values of the department and the APS, and contributing to the management of the legal area (including in relation to practice management and staff development).

Position contact: Genevieve Davin
Telephone: (02) 6121 7057.


Attorney-General’s Department

Australian Federal Police
PSO Workforce Planning Officer – AUKUS Command
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $95,010 – $102,927
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 13453
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 1 (Secret)
Applications close: Wednesday, 11 September, 2024
Agency website: https://careers.afp.gov.au
Duties: The PSO Workforce Planning Officer position sits within the Coordinator AUKUS Strategy structure and provides assistance in a range of HR-related services to support AUKUS Command and broader AFP Protection Operation outcomes.

As a team member in the AUKUS Command workforce management team you will:

  • Provide accurate, innovative and timely advice on a range of general and complex workforce planning issues to inform decision making;
  • Facilitate all AUKUS recruitment activity and structure change requests to ensure that processes are compliant with AFP’s recruitment framework;
  • Provide advice and support workforce management strategies to maintain an affordable PSO Establishment;
  • Develop and maintain HR reports;
  • Assist in the management and implementation of commercial fee for protective service agreements;
  • Develop and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders;
  • Manage ad hoc HR projects and priorities as required.

Advanced users of Power BI and Microsoft Excel will be highly regarded.
Position contact: Amanda Martin
Telephone: (02) 5126 5381.


Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)

Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)
Project Delivery (ARENA) Portfolio Management
APS6 Contract Manager
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $91,944 – $104,393
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 2024/2125
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Thursday, 12 September, 2024
Agency website: https://www.dcceew.gov.au
Duties: We have opportunities in the Portfolio Management team and welcome applications from those with an interest in renewable energy, broader public service work and governance and those who bring experience from outside the APS. Our ideal candidates will be highly motivated and work as part of a team to deliver on ARENA’s ambitious agenda.

We are looking for Contract Managers, who are critical to the delivery of business outcomes in the Portfolio Management team and the agency. You will need to communicate with influence, take a proactive approach to solving problems, consider wider agency implications when making decisions, build and sustain internal and external relationships, and engage constructively with risk. The duties of the Contract Manager, Portfolio Management may include:

  • Collaborating with ARENA teams to design and negotiate contracts (funding agreements) that appropriately manage project risk, and ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and procedures;
  • Managing contracts with grant recipients, assessing milestones, reviewing variation requests, and supporting the delegate to make appropriate decisions in line with funding agreement requirements, operational policies, and legislative and regulatory requirements;
  • Applying problem-solving skills to provide effective and timely contracting solutions that resolve issues that may arise during the project;
  • Ensuring appropriate procurement actions are undertaken, in adherence with policies and in line with government expectations and legislative requirements;
  • Building and fostering effective relationships and collaborating with other areas of the agency, which may include working with the Business Development & Transactions and Strategy teams to support sound program design.
  • Cultivating effective relationships with external stakeholders and maintaining contemporary understanding of industry dynamics, needs and trends associated with renewable energy innovation and uptake;
  • Contributing to the delivery of activities relating to the business objectives of the Portfolio Management team, including contributing to plans and strategies that align with ARENA’s objectives and priorities;
  • Closely monitoring projects to identify emerging risks, issues, and opportunities at the portfolio/technology/priority area level.
  • Extracting, analysing, and communicating insights from the delivery phase of ARENA projects.

Position contact: Lily Vonk
Telephone: (02) 6159 7806.


Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)

Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)
Project Delivery (ARENA) Portfolio Management
EL1 Senior Contract Manager
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA: Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $120,290 – $129,379
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 2024/2127
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Thursday, 12 September, 2024
Agency website: https://www.dcceew.gov.au
Duties: We have opportunities in the Portfolio Management team and welcome applications from those with an interest in renewable energy, broader public service work and governance and those that bring experience from outside the APS. Our ideal candidates will be highly motivated and work as part of a team to deliver on an ambitious agenda. We are looking for Senior Contract Managers, who are critical to the delivery of business outcomes in the Portfolio Management team and the agency. You will have extensive experience in contract management, proven ability to communicate with influence, take a proactive approach to solving problems, consider wider agency implications when making decisions, build and sustain internal and external relationships and engage constructively with risk.

The duties for the Senior Contract Manager, Portfolio Management may include:

Collaborating with ARENA teams to design and negotiate contracts (funding agreements) that appropriately manage project risk, ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and procedures;

  • Negotiating and managing contracts with grant recipients, assessing milestones, reviewing variation requests, and supporting the delegate to make appropriate decisions in line with funding agreement requirements, operational policies, legislative and regulatory requirements;
  • Supervising team members in the management and delivery of their work and fostering their professional development;
  • Applying problem solving skills to provide effective and timely contracting solutions that resolve issues that may arise during the project;
  • Ensuring appropriate procurement actions are undertaken, in adherence with policies and in line with government expectations and legislative requirements;
  • Building and fostering effective relationships and collaborate with other areas of the agency, this may include working with the Business Development & Transactions and Strategy teams to support sound program design;
  • Cultivating effective relationships with external stakeholders and maintaining contemporary understanding of industry dynamics, need and trends associated with renewable energy innovation and uptake;
  • Being responsible for the delivery of activities relating to the business objectives of the Portfolio Management team, including plans and strategies that align with ARENA’s objectives and priorities;
  • Driving continuous improvement and broader business operational activities across the agency;
  • Closely monitoring projects to identify emerging risks, issues, and opportunities at the portfolio/technology/priority area level;
  • Extracting, analysing, and communicating insights from the delivery phase of ARENA project.

Position contact: Lily Vonk
Telephone: (02) 6159 7806.


Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Austrade
Manager, Data Front Door and Governance
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $132,037 – $153,873
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: 4937_08/24
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Thursday, 12 September, 2024
Agency website: https://www.austrade.gov.au/about/employment
Duties:

  • Lead and manage a team focused on data support and governance;
  • Develop and communicate the organisation’s data strategy and governance policies;
  • Provide support and training to users on data tools, processes, and best practices;
  • Ensure compliance with data governance policies and standards;
  • Facilitate the Data Front Door process, managing data requests and access;
  • Promote data literacy and a data-driven culture within the organisation;
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify data needs and governance challenges;
  • Lead initiatives to improve data quality, data security, and data privacy;
  • Drive efforts to increase Austrade’s data maturity and capability;
  • Consult across the agency to gather input and feedback on data needs and strategy;
  • Monitor and report on the progress of data governance initiatives.

Position contact: Matthew Johnson
Email: [email protected].


Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Austrade
Manager, Data Management and Analytics
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Sydney, NSW; Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC
Salary: $132,037 – $153,873
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: 4934_08/24
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Thursday, 12 September, 2024
Agency website: https://www.austrade.gov.au/about/employment
Duties:

  • Lead and manage a team of data engineers, data analysts, and Power BI developers;
  • Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines, data warehouses, and data lakes;
  • Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and security across the organisation;
  • Implement data management strategies and best practices;
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and address data needs;
  • Develop and deploy business intelligence tools and reports;
  • Drive continuous improvement in data processes and methodologies;
  • Support efforts to increase data maturity within the organisation;
  • Ensure data projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with high quality;
  • Provide technical expertise and mentorship to team members.

Position contact: Matthew Johnson
Email: [email protected].


Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation

Adelaide Risk & Assurance
Risk & Assurance Officer (Identified)
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA
Salary: $90,279 – $95,730
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 0002
Applications close: Friday, 13 September, 2024
Agency website: https://www.ilsc.gov.au/about/careers/risk-assurance-officer-identified
Duties: The ILSC has an opportunity for a proactive Risk & Assurance Officer (Indigenous Identified) to provide administrative support to the Manager Risk and Assurance and coordination of various risk management activities not limited to:

  • Supporting the Risk and Assurance team to ensure that risk is managed across the organisation in accordance with ILSC’s enterprise risk management framework;
  • Supporting internal stakeholders proactively in risk identification, evaluation, monitoring and escalation;
  • Assisting the Manager Risk and Assurance in providing risk updates to the executive management and preparing risk reports to the Audit and Risk Committee;
  • Developing and delivering appropriate risk training/workshops;
  • Assisting the Manager Risk and Assurance in identifying fraud risk or identifying red flags indicating fraud and evaluating the effectiveness of controls to prevent or detect fraud;
  • Liaising with the outsource internal audit service provider in ensuring that internal audits are completed on time and within the agreed time frame;
  • Coordinating with internal stakeholders in responding to internal audit requests, development of internal audit terms of reference, finalisation of internal audit reports and providing updates of internal audit actions;
  • Timely management of insurance claims and incidents in line with Comcover’s (ILSC’s insurer) guidelines;
  • Liaising between Comcover and ILSC in relation to insurance-related matters and requirements;
  • Undertaking other duties and responsibilities including committee membership, and where appropriate, contribute to operational and strategic activities and/or the efficient and effective functioning of the ILSC Group.

Position contact: Elma Lozada – Manager Risk & Assurance
Telephone: (08) 8100 7131.


Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR)

Australian Radioactive Waste Agency
Safety and Technical Geological Disposal
Exploration Geologist, EL1, Australian Radioactive Waste Agency
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA
Salary: $117,760 – $125,059
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 1776_08/24
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 15 September, 2024
Agency website: https://www.industry.gov.au
Duties:

  • Provide geological disposal advice including safety-led optioning and research and development on disposal techniques;
  • Input and review contract requirements to ensure scientifically robust outputs and outcomes;
  • Provide extensive input into procurement planning for research contracts, with subsequent technical leadership of resultant contracts;
  • Participate in national research activities into geological research for possible waste solutions;
  • Develop detailed research scopes and plans.

Position contact: ARWA Human Resources, N/A
Agency recruitment site: https://industrycareers.nga.net.au/?AudienceTypeCode=EXT.


Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR)

Australian Radioactive Waste Agency
Safety and Technical Geological Disposal
Mining Engineer, EL1, Australian Radioactive Waste Agency
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA
Salary: $117,760 – $125,059
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 1769_08/24
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 15 September, 2024
Agency website: https://www.industry.gov.au
Duties:

  • Provide geological disposal advice including safety-led optioning and research and development on geoscience aspects of underground repository disposal techniques;
  • Input and review contract requirements to ensure scientifically robust outputs and outcomes;
  • Participate in national research activities into concept geological research for possible geological disposal waste solutions;
  • Develop detailed research scopes and plans related to subsurface repositories.

Position contact: ARWA Human Resources, N/A
Agency recruitment site: https://industrycareers.nga.net.au/?AudienceTypeCode=EXT.


Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR)

Australian Radioactive Waste Agency
Safety and Technical Geological Disposal
Spatial Data Officer, APS5-APS6, Australian Radioactive Waste Agency
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA
Salary: $83,460 – $103,134
Classification: APS Level 5; APS Level 6
Position number: 1770_08/24
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 15 September, 2024
Agency website: https://www.industry.gov.au
Duties:

  • Provide geological disposal advice including safety-led optioning and research and development on spatial analysis aspects of disposal techniques;
  • Input and review contract requirements to ensure scientifically robust outputs and outcomes;
  • Review, verify and evaluate information and reports provided under the contracts;
  • Participate in national research activities into geological research for possible geological waste solutions;
  • Develop detailed research scopes and plans.

Position contact: ARWA Human Resources, N/A
Agency recruitment site: https://industrycareers.nga.net.au/?AudienceTypeCode=EXT.


Department of Education, Skills and Employment

National Gallery of Australia
Finance and Commercial Operations
Financial Planning and Analysis
Head of Financial Planning and Analysis
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Parkes, ACT
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: 3501
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 15 September, 2024
Agency website: https://nga.gov.au
Duties: This is a hands-on leadership role that requires someone who is able to support high-level strategic financial management and complex accounting and finance responsibilities as well as dive into the details as required.

In accordance with the Executive Level 2 work-level standards and working as the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, you will have the following key responsibilities:

  • Planning and directing the activities of the team to support streamlined processes, continual improvement and an achievement-oriented environment, including meeting deadlines;
  • Delivering the long-term financial sustainability plan to support achievement of the National Gallery’s business strategy and vision, including analysis of business cases for new initiatives and capital works;
  • Developing and maintaining internal budget principles and four-year internal budget allocations that support income-generating capability and achievement of the financial strategic plan;
  • Managing and analysing data, business activity and performance indicators to deliver timely, high-quality financial performance reports with insightful analysis and sound financial forecasts;
  • Partnering across the business areas, understanding key financial drivers and providing financial management support and reports across the organisation;
  • Commercial analysis and financial management of diverse sources of income and activities including: investments, endowments, trusts, merchandise, food and beverage, contributions, sponsorship and major exhibitions;
  • Delivering accurate external budgets, new policy proposals and costings in accordance with the Commonwealth financial framework, including maintaining accurate external estimates in the Central Budget Management System administered by the Department of Finance and associated reporting;
  • Preparing the financial tables and associated analysis for the Portfolio Budget and Additional Estimates Statements for tabling in the Parliament;
  • Providing leadership and managing staff, including developing, coaching and mentoring to build commitment to achieving the National Gallery’s better-practice vision;
  • Interacting, collaborating and influencing the senior leadership team;
  • Identifying opportunities to streamline and improve systems and processes for continual improvement.

Position contact: Felicity McGinnes
Telephone: +61 2 6240 6599.


National Capital Authority

Operations Built Assets
Senior Officer, Maintenance Built Assets
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Parkes, ACT
Salary: $90,199 – $103,562
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 295
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Monday, 16 September, 2024
Agency website: https://www.nca.gov.au/about-us
Duties:

  • Coordinate and manage maintenance activities across the NCA Estate, including raising work orders on behalf of stakeholders, review and approval of quotes, and monitoring that requests are being closed out in accordance with agreed time frames and quality requirements;
  • Propose and lead innovation initiatives and contribute to business improvement strategies, such as the development and implementation of audit activities to assist in the management of the Maintenance Service contract, process development and mapping, contract management plans, etc;
  • Manage financial administration, reporting and analysis activities across the maintenance team, including invoice processing, submission of accruals, monitoring of expenditure against budget, etc;
  • Coordinate the team’s reporting and strategic planning requirements, including monitoring and reporting against key corporate goals, contributions to committee, board and annual reports, etc;
  • Contribute to activities required to develop, implement and maintain the Asset Management and Documentation Management Systems, including asset validation activities, development of Asset Management Plans, asset condition assessments, consolidating and managing building plans, etc;
  • Coordinate and participate in procurement activities where required to support delivery of the maintenance program;
  • Coordinate regular meetings with tenants in NCA-owned buildings and with facilities teams from other cultural institutions to make sure properties and other assets are maintained to a suitable standard, as per leasing, licensing and MoU agreements;
  • Support the Visitor Experience and Events teams within the NCA to deliver events requiring the use of built assets and public spaces;
  • Participate in capital works project activities, such as coordinating reviews of design documentation (including coordinating feedback with maintenance contractors); coordinate and attend quality inspections; and participate in handover and Defect Management activities, including reviewing handover documents;
  • Provide administrative support and undertake any other tasks requested by the Manager, including attending meetings, risk management activities, sustainability management activities and reporting, and other general stakeholder management activities.

Position contact: Cameron Earl
Telephone: 0427 357 055.


Services Australia

Chief Financial Officer
Various
Assistant Director – Finance
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT; Robina, QLD
Salary: $114,128 – $126,462
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: EXT-EL-2024-1459
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Monday, 16 September, 2024
Agency website: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/organisations/about-us/careers
Duties:

  • Supporting directors to provide clear and concise strategic advice and reporting to internal and external stakeholders on matters relating to budget and financial management, financial policy and financial systems and processes;
  • Assisting in identifying and implementing process and system improvements and maintaining strong communication channels with relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of CFO Division outcomes;
  • Supporting directors by providing expert analysis of complex information, drafting accounting papers, briefs and minutes on financial issues and analysing system requirements to ensure accounting needs are met in new system builds;
  • Supervising, developing and coaching staff, including the provision of clear and consistent communication.

Position contact: Michele Robinson
Telephone: 0460 018 846.


Australian Security Intelligence Organisation

Intelligence Development Program – Early and Mid-2026 Intakes
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $93,566 – $116,519
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 00620242025
Security clearance: TOP SECRET-Privileged Access
Applications close: Monday, 16 September, 2024
Agency website: https://www.asio.gov.au
Duties: We invite applications from people with the following attributes:

  • An interest in national security;
  • Exceptional judgment and the ability to provide impartial advice;
  • The ability to gather, research and analyse information to prepare written and oral briefings;
  • Critical thinking, complex problem-solving and logical reasoning;
  • The ability to operate independently and as part of a team;
  • The ability to demonstrate personal and professional resilience and adaptability;
  • High-level interpersonal and verbal communication skills;
  • The ability to build productive relationships across ASIO and with partners;
  • The motivation and aptitude to undertake a comprehensive 12-month development program;
  • A diverse range of skills, qualifications and life experience.

Position contact: ASIO Recruitment
Telephone: (02) 6257 4916.


Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

Strategic Policy and Partnerships Strategic Policy
Assistant Director Strategy (Traditional Owner)
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Townsville, QLD; Canberra, ACT
Salary: $113,028 – $123,882
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 925
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Monday, 16 September, 2024
Agency website: https://www2.gbrmpa.gov.au/careers
Duties:

  • Coordinating and preparing complex high-quality advice and written material – for the director and senior leadership team, stakeholders and service providers – that is timely, practical, transparent and risk-based. Advice and material could include, but are not limited to: briefs, reports, position statements, policies, and strategic plans;
  • Providing high-level strategic advice to the director, the executive and the board on policy and strategy matters and other issues relevant to the authority’s business;
  • Collaboratively develop and manage strategies (particularly regarding traditional owners) for the delivery of the authority’s Corporate Plan, Blueprint 2030, the Reef 2050 Long-Term Sustainability Plan, as well as other strategic documents;
  • Managing the development, coordination and implementation of key deliverables, including, but not limited to, the agency’s journey towards co-management with traditional owners and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage strategy;
  • Consultation and partnering across governments and with stakeholders on traditional owner matters and other matters relevant to the Reef Authority, including representing the agency as required;
  • Deliver the authority’s corporate objectives and actively participate, as part of a committed team member, to the Strategic Policy Section’s work.

As an APS employee, you may be reassigned to a different set of duties at the same classification level at the discretion of the agency head (CEO), taking account of operational requirements in the agency.
Position contact: Jason Ramsamy
Telephone: 0428 810 655.


Australian Security Intelligence Organisation

AE5 Intelligence Support Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC
Salary: $93,566 – $100,431
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: VAN01320242025
Security clearance: TOP SECRET-Privileged Access
Applications close: Monday, 16 September, 2024
Agency website: https://www.asio.gov.au
Duties: We invite applications from people with the following attributes:

  • Highly developed research and analysis skills;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team;
  • The ability to form strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders;
  • Strong writing skills;
  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to complete work under time pressure.

Additionally, the following attributes are highly regarded but not essential:

  • Experience in an intelligence role and/or relevant tertiary qualifications.

Position contact: [email protected]
Telephone: (02) 6257 4916.


Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR)

National Measurement Institute
Strategy and Operations Branch Quality & Safety
Site Safety Coordinator
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Various locations – NSW
Salary: $95,102 – $103,134
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 1786_08/24
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Tuesday, 17 September, 2024
Agency website: https://www.industry.gov.au
Duties: The successful candidate will provide a leadership role, contributing to the safety of the physical and engineering measurement services offered by the NMI. You will work in consultation with the Quality and Safety team, general managers for Physical and Legal Metrology plus have regular contact with laboratory managers.

The key responsibilities include:

  • Be responsible for the maintenance and implementation of the WHS management systems at the site to facilitate the provision of a safe working environment;
  • Act as the central point of reference for site safety matters, providing leadership on resolving safety issues;
  • Manage the site safety internal audit and inspection programs to verify the implementation and conformance of the WHS management system;
  • Assist in the investigation and resolution of WHS incidents and hazards at the site;
  • Assist in the investigation and resolution of safety-related non-conformances at the site;
  • Contribute to the maintenance and continuous improvement of NMI’s overarching WHS system in collaboration with the NMI Quality, Safety and Risk team;
  • Draft and review WHS documentation and maintain safety-related records;
  • Provide training to NMI staff in relation to quality systems as required.

Position contact: Chris Donnelly
Telephone: (02) 9449 0100.

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