Senior Safety Specialist

Job Description

$91,702 - $104,753 + up to 15.4% Superannuation Edinburgh - SA, Fishermans Bend - VIC The Role The Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) Work Health and Safety Strategy and Assurance team is looking for two (2) experienced Safety Professionals with specialised knowledge and experience. We are looking for passionate and dedicated Safety Professionals to be part of the Strategy and Assurance team. This team is responsible for monitoring the alignment and integration of Safety Management System elements, establishing suitable assurance programs; monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators.If you are an experienced Safety Professional with systems, assurance, data analysis and/or reporting experience, this role is ideal for you. If you are looking to further or deepen your professional knowledge in the systems integration, data and/or assurance areas, we are also keen to hear from you.These roles will work as part of an integrated team linking up into broader Defence whilst also working as part of the DSTG Safety Enabling Team. Key skills for success will be a curious approach to all situations, commitment to continuous learning, teamwork, and excellent communication skills with an eye for details.As a Senior Safety Specialist, you will be accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve complex work health safety specialist work within an integrated workforce. You will be accountable to ensure compliance with legislative frameworks, Defence’s WHS policy and strategy requirements.These roles will lead systems integration, monitoring, assurance, and reporting, working with stakeholders from within Defence and DSTG.Key tasking will be in support of the Defence and DSTG Safety Management Systems (SMS) - DSTGSsafe.In particular: Coordinate and manage the development, implementation, monitoring, and performance reporting of work health and safety specialist activities specific to DSTG. Coordinate and oversee the DSTG Assurance and reporting program. Coordinate and lead systems integration projects aimed to improve safety and remove safety clutter. Develop, integrate, and monitor systems performance using data analysis techniques. Collaborate with other specialists (Hazard Leads) to ensure systems integration, assurance, and reporting aligns to support the DSTG Due Diligence framework and risk reporting. About our Team The DSTG Work Health and Safety Strategy and Assurance team engages with broader Defence to ensure alignment with the Defence SMS and implementation of the Defence WHS Strategy. This team supports the Chief Defence Scientist (CDS) and DSTG Leadership Team (DLT) with reporting in support of due diligence. This team works to support Hazard Leads and is part of the group safety function established to assist researchers in meeting safety and compliance obligations.The group safety function consists of two (2) Enabling Elements comprising Safety Operations and Safety Strategy and Assurance. These elements work cooperatively together to provide consistent professional WHS Enabling capability to support researchers in meeting the Defence I&ST Strategy.The Work Health and Safety Strategy and Assurance is delivered via a small team which has team members based on both the Fishermans Bend (Port Melbourne), Victoria, and Edinburgh (Adelaide), South Australia sites. These vacancies are for two (2) Senior Safety Specialists who can be established at either site. This role will require occasional travel to both major sites and other regional sites in the ACT, NSW, and TAS as well as regional Victoria.Our Ideal Candidate Our ideal candidates will be highly motivated and capable, self-sufficient, and resilient safety professionals with proven specialist systems integration, assurance, or reporting experience or a desire to learn.They will bring the following skills and attributes:Ability to demonstrate and apply specialist knowledge of work health and safety system integration, assurance, and data analysis. Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with clarity, listen, understand, and adapt their communication style to the audience. Ability to form professional networks and nurture internal and external relationships. Ability to be curious in approaching situations, with a focus on learning for improvement. Work as a team player with a willingness to share learning and support peers. Sound judgement, intelligence, and common sense. Negotiate confidently and commit to action. Meet deadlines and ask for help. #J-18808-Ljbffr