About this job
About the Opportunity:
As the Senior Safety Advisor, you will actively participate in teams and projects to undertake analysis, design, review and implementation of infrastructure safety related business activities, systems, policies, projects and programs of work. A current driver's license is desirable as travel and overnight travel is a requirement of the role.
About You:
The Senior Safety Advisor will:
- Provide client focused safety advice to staff in schools, regional centres and other educational centres.
- Collaborate with staff across central office and regional facilities teams and Infrastructure Services Division to provide comprehensive field-based safety support service to clients.
- Participate in teams involved in the formulation of workable solutions for infrastructure safety related services issues that align to industry standards.
- Maintain effective communication and collaboration with internal and external networks to support departmental responses to safety issues and a best practice approach to implementing consistent processes.
- Provide high level advice, information and support services across a broad range of infrastructure safety related issues, with a strong focus on client centric facilities services and the provision of advice to staff in schools, regional teams and the wider community.
- Participate in project teams for the development, implementation, maintenance and review of programs, policies and procedures, to support the strategic direction of the department for a range of infrastructure and planning related issues.
Our ideal applicant will possess the following attributes:
- An infrastructure safety background and/or relevant qualifications, project management skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
- Attach a maximum 2-page response to the 'How You Will Be Assessed' section of the Role Description outlining your skills and experience including relevant examples to evidence your claims. You can use the 'Your Role' section as a guide.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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