ASO7 WHS Business Partner

Job Description

iworkfor.sa.gov.au will be unavailable on Saturday, 22 February 2025, from 7:30 AM ACDT until 10:30 AM ACDT due to scheduled maintenance. Department for Education Job reference: 652545Location: 5000 - ADELAIDEJob status: OngoingEligibility: Open to Everyone Why work with us: Every child and young person deserves a great education. We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing. Together we will make our education system the best it can be. When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state. About the Role: The WHS Business Partner is responsible for the provision of expert Work, Health and Safety (WHS) knowledge and advice to education sites, partnerships and corporate divisions. The WHS Business Partner will use WHS expertise and skills to build capacity and add value to sites while achieving performance in accordance with whole of government public sector targets. The WHS Business Partner contributes to the development, implementation, coordination and review of the Safety Management System in consultation with executive leaders, site leaders, corporate business units and WHS unit, ensuring effective business partnerships through strong customer engagement, coaching and developing capacity while responding to operational needs and promoting a safety culture where people feel safe and supported. Qualifications: Essential: Nil.Desirable: An appropriate tertiary qualification in Occupational Health and Safety Management, Risk Management or other related discipline OR Cert IV in WHS or relevant experience in a similar role. Special Conditions: The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years. For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description. Remuneration: ASO7 $108,109 - 116,864 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (11.5%) and leave loading. Enquiries: Enquiries can be directed to Frederick Wright, WHS Business Partner Lead, via tel: 0437690471 or email: Application Instructions: Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website. Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter addressing the key competencies in the attached position description. People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional Note: This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) ongoing role. Applications close: 25/02/2025 11:30 PM Attachments: - Application Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf- Position Description - ASO7 WHS Business Partner.pdf- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr