The Senior Work Health and Safety (WHS) Project and Policy Officer is responsible for managing strategic projects relating to WHS through the coordination and effective engagement of internal and external stakeholders for the purpose of providing evidence-based, relevant and communicated policies and procedures.

The Officer provides expert WHS advice in relation to the development, implementation, and review of the department's WHS management system. Working independently and as part of a team to provide expertise and knowledge regarding complex WHS system and policy matters to ensure continuous improvement strategies are implemented.

The Senior WHS Project and Policy Officer reviews relevant legislation, standards and whole of government requirements and prepares strategic briefs, policy papers and submissions. The Officer coordinates and manages key strategic projects and contributes to the business unit's and department's objectives. Improving and maintaining efficient and compliant WHS work practices across the Department.

The Officer provides high quality strategic, expert advice to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders based on significant knowledge of legislation, relevant government and organisational policies and procedures.

The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN-EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years. For all other Special Conditions please refer to the Role Description.

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Enquiries can be addressed to Shirley Higgins, Lead WHS Projects and Policy, via tel: 8226 1484 or email: [email protected].

Applications must be made through the I Work For SA website. For further information and details on how to apply for this vacancy, please go to iworkfor.sa.gov.au and search for vacancy number 670142.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

There are multiple full-time (1.0 FTE) ongoing roles available.

Applications close at 11.30 pm on 25/05/2025.