Senior Health and Safety Consultant - Organisational Safety & Wellbeing

Job Description

Senior Health and Safety Consultant - Organisational Safety & Wellbeing Education (Organisation site)Human Resources Branch - People, Information and Communication Services Division Are you passionate about health, safety, and wellbeing? Join our Organisational Safety and Wellbeing Unit as a Senior Health and Safety Consultant (Assurance) to support and advance HSW initiatives across Queensland. Contribute to a progressive education system that realises the potential of every student while ensuring safe and healthy workplaces. Job details Position status: Fixed Term Temporary Position type: Flexible full-time Occupational group: Occupational Health & Safety Classification: AO6 Workplace Location: Queensland Job ad reference: QLD/CO615994/25T Closing date: 05-Feb-2025 Yearly salary: $117538 - $125531 Fortnightly salary: $4505.20 - $4811.60 Job duration: A period of 12 months, unless otherwise determined The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. Our Organisational Safety and Wellbeing Unit plays a vital role in promoting safe and supportive learning environments across Queensland. Your Role: As the Senior Health and Safety Consultant (Assurance) within the Organisational Safety and Wellbeing Unit, you will lead the charge in redefining how we approach health, safety, and wellbeing (HSW) assurance. This role goes beyond traditional audits, blending them with innovative, contemporary strategies to create a dynamic and impactful assurance program. You'll conduct HSW audits and reviews, not just to assess compliance with legislation and policies, but to drive forward-thinking solutions that elevate our HSW standards across the department. Responsibilities include: Lead transformative HSW audits and reviews that go beyond compliance, using innovative methods to assess and elevate the department's adherence to legislation, directives, policies, procedures, and industry standards. Empower schools with actionable insights and forward-thinking recommendations, driving continuous improvement in the Health, Safety, and Wellbeing (HSW) Management System. Advance the development of findings management tools, enhancing our ability to monitor and optimise the HSW Assurance Program. Write reports that not only summarise findings but also inspire action, prioritising key areas for improvement and ensuring agreed remedial actions are implemented effectively. Collaborate with and mentor regional health and safety consultants, offering expert advice and fostering a culture of excellence in HSW practices across the state. About You: Be a strong communicator with excellent time management skills. Have experience in health and safety. Be proactive in driving continuous improvement and innovation in HSW practices. Lead with curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning, constantly seeking out new knowledge and innovative ways to improve practices. Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities and stakeholders. Whilst there are no mandatory qualifications required for this position, it would be highly desirable for the successful applicant to possess: Willingness to obtain, or already in possession of, a relevant qualification in quality or safety auditing (e.g., ISO 45001 Lead Auditor). This position has high travel requirements throughout the school term and must be willing to travel. Willingness to obtain, or already in possession of, a valid Blue Card (Working with Children). Interested? To Apply: Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history). Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description. 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). We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr