HR Adviser, Workplace Health and Safety

Employment Type

Classification
APS Level 6 ($94,715 - $106,438)
Employment Type

Ongoing & Non-ongoing (12 months)

This role is being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with the employment type to be determined in negotiation with the preferred candidate and the PM&C delegate.

Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years.

A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.

Flexible Work

At PM&C we recognise the broad benefits of offering flexibility in how, when and where work is performed. We consider flexibility first from a starting position of ‘how can we make this work?’ and consider individual circumstances and operational requirements in making genuine attempts to establish mutually beneficial arrangements. Please reach out to the contact officer if you would like to explore what flexibility might look like for you, such as part time work, variable start and finish times or working from home.

Who we are

People Branch works to enable PM&C to have a workforce with diverse skills and life experience, to deliver outcomes for the Australian Government and people. Key to this is fostering a safe, inclusive and high performing culture and a contemporary employment framework. We deliver human resource (HR) services, advice and strategies underpinned by modern and adaptable employment policies. People Branch offers a flexible and dynamic working environment, where we collaborate across teams to deliver outcomes and grow our skills.

The Professional Standards and Wellbeing team manages PM&C’s Workplace Health and Safety Management System, Wellbeing case management and Professional Standards case management, incorporating underperformance, probation and complaints and grievance management. We are a collaborative and dynamic team that works in partnership with key stakeholders across the agency to prevent harm, promote wellbeing, and support the integrity, performance and engagement of PM&C’s workforce.

What you will do

We are looking for a Work Health and Safety professional to join our team, to support the physical and psychological safety of the PM&C workforce.

In this role you will contribute to PM&C’s workplace safety systems, helping to manage our core business of risk assessment and governance, with the opportunity to engage in a range of initiatives to promote physical and psychological safety in the workplace.

Key responsibilities:


A merit pool may be established and used to fill the same or similar vacancies for 18 months from the date of advertising.

What you will bring

We are seeking a motivated WHS or HR professional with demonstrated capability in risk management, stakeholder engagement and collaborative approaches.

Your ability to understand, interpret and positively communicate regarding WHS concerns, and apply relevant legislation and scheme guidance will be highly regarded.

Our ideal candidate will have:


WHS qualifications and experience will be highly regarded.

Eligibility


Security Clearance Required

Baseline Vetting (Protected)

How to apply

Submit an online application through the PM&C Current Opportunities by 11:30pm AEST on Monday, 8 July 2024.

As part of your application you will need to provide:


You are encouraged to refer to the Candidate Pack and the relevant classification level of the PM&C Performance Model to assist you in drafting your 500 word pitch.
 
You may also refer to the APSC resource Cracking the Code for further guidance and assistance on applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service.

Contact Officer

Allison Morris on (02) 6228 6411 or [email protected]

Please Note – This is an unclassified web based recruitment system so your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your one page pitch and resume.

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