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Australian Antarctic Division Kingston, Tasmania Who we are The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) is part of the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. As the primary agency for Australia''s Antarctic Program (AAP), the AAD is responsible for achieving the Australian Government''s Antarctic goals. These goals are to: maintain the Antarctic Treaty System and enhance Australia''s influence within it protect the Antarctic environment understand the role of Antarctica in the global climate system undertake scientific work of practical, economic and national significance The AAD also has responsibility for administering the Australian Antarctic Territory and the Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands. The Job Contribute to effective safety management practice. Champion the promotion of a positive safety and risk culture. Proactively develop and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder working relationships. Contribute to the maintenance and continuous improvement of the AAD Safety Management System. Maintain the AAD fatal risk register and AAD WHS hazard register. Contribute to the identification of significant emerging and current WHS risks. Assist in the facilitation, development, implementation and assessment of critical controls. Coordinate WHS assurance activities including the verification of critical controls. Lead and assist in serious incident investigations and work with stakeholders to identify appropriate corrective actions. Monitor AAD incident related corrective actions. Provide support for voluntary Station WHS Officers and Station Safety Advisors. Develop and write reports for relevant AAD Committees. Develop and deliver WHS training and briefings for expeditioners. Participate in the onboarding and training of expeditioners including but not limited to Expeditioner Summits and Assessment Centres. Provide expert advice to stakeholders on WHS matters, and/or source expert advice as required. Take reasonable steps to complete professional development as required to ensure currency of knowledge in WHS systems and technologies. Manage other safety initiatives and actions as directed by the Assistant Director Safety. What you''ll gain from the experience Work with a highly motivated, high performing team in a truly unique work environment. What we are looking for Experience working in WHS roles within high-risk work environments such as construction, the petrochemical, mining or similar industries. Knowledge related to occupational hygiene, hazardous chemical management, laboratory science, radiation safety, contractor management, remote operations, and WHS management systems. Working knowledge of the Work Health Safety Act 2011, Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011, Work Health Safety Codes of Practice, and relevant Australian Standards, and their application in a Commonwealth Government environment. High level verbal and written communication skills to communicate succinctly, clearly and effectively with a broad range of people. A collaborative mindset, with demonstrated experience building and maintaining strong professional relationships to positively influence the achievement of results. Sound judgment, innovative thinking and strategic analysis skills. Genuine commitment and drive to create a positive workplace culture. Eligibility Citizenship to be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen. Security Clearance This position requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level. Mandatory qualifications Diploma in WHS. Pre-employment checks Your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance, a pre-employment medical assessment where required, mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period. For additional information Refer to the provided documents for detailed job description and application instructions. #J-18808-Ljbffr