WHS Project Officer

APS5/APS6 Equivalent | 6-Month Contract | Canberra

An opportunity exists for an experienced Work Health & Safety Project Officer to join a national organisation undergoing significant improvement and modernisation of its WHS framework, systems and processes.
This role will play a key part in supporting the implementation of WHS initiatives, coordinating framework improvements and assisting the organisation's transition from largely manual processes to more efficient and contemporary WHS systems.
Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and ongoing improvement of the organisation's WHS framework.
• Coordinate activities associated with the review and enhancement of WHS policies, procedures and governance.
• Assist with the implementation of new WHS systems and digital solutions.
• Support the development of incident reporting and management processes.
• Monitor WHS compliance activities across multiple sites nationally.
• Contribute to WHS reporting, data analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with stakeholders to promote a positive safety culture and consistent approach to WHS practices.

About You
To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Work Health & Safety within a private sector environment.
• Experience supporting WHS projects, frameworks, systems implementation or process improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and contemporary WHS practices.
• Experience working across geographically dispersed sites and stakeholder groups.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and coordination skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while managing competing priorities.

Essential Requirements

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (minimum).
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying WHS legislation and frameworks.
• Experience with incident management and reporting systems.
• Strong administration, reporting and documentation skills.

Desirable

• Diploma or higher qualification in WHS, Safety Management or a related discipline.
• Experience implementing WHS software or safety management systems.
• Experience supporting organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Exposure to multi-site or national operations.

What's on Offer

• Six-month initial contract with potential for extension.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact by improving safety systems and processes.
• National stakeholder exposure across multiple locations.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Competitive hourly rate

What you need to do now
If you're looking for your next challenge, I'd love to hear from you.

Orlena Prosser
Manager | Human Resources
Level 11, 60 Marcus Clarke St, Canberra City ACT 2601
T: (02) 6112 7639 6112 7639)
E: [email protected]