Fleet Command - WHS Officer - Safety Investigation
Australian Department of Defence
Posted 3 days ago
The Role
An APS 6 WHS Officer – Safety Investigation will under broad direction, perform complex WHS work including safety investigations, assurance activities and regulator relations. As you gain experience, you will have the opportunity to work independently with reasonable autonomy and accountability to conduct increasingly complex WHS investigations.
Safety investigators must confidently exercise both initiative and judgement in interpretation of Defence policy and procedures. This work will contribute to continual improvement, in planning and policy development at all levels of Fleet Command, Royal Australian Navy and Defence.
The key job requirements for this role are:
- Flexibility, WHS Investigators may deploy at short notice to austere environments.
- Adaptability. This role has peaks and troughs requiring the ability to rapidly change focus from supporting other Maritime Safety Bureau work to the conduct of an investigation.
- Communication, advanced verbal and written skills to conduct interviews and write coherent investigation reports.
About our Team
Maritime Safety Bureau is an integrated team (combined civilian and military workforce) within Fleet Command of the Royal Australian Navy. Our team undertakes assurance, investigation and research activities to inform timely intervention of WHS and Environmental Management issues that could affect our workforce and Fleet Command capability. MSB is the centre of excellence for the provision and delivery of professional environmental and safety services in a timely manner to the Fleet Commander, Fleet Command elements and units.
Our Ideal Candidate
The preferred candidate will have:
- Knowledge of WHS and Environmental Management legislative and Defence policy frameworks.
- Ability to engage and work collaboratively with stakeholders in relation to complex issues. Identifying, anticipating and responding to stakeholders needs and expectations to achieve MSB, Fleet Command, Navy and Defence outcomes.
- Capable of building team and personal capability through coaching, feedback, ongoing self-improvement and professional development.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 3 August 2025
For further information please review the job information pack, reference NAVY/05420/25 on www.defence.gov.au/apscareers.
About Australian Department of Defence
Role
The primary role of Defence is to defend Australia against armed attack.
Australia's defence policy is founded on the principle of self-reliance in the direct defence of Australia, but with a capacity to do more where there are shared interests with partners and allies.
Strategic Direction
The Defence White Paper was released on 25 February 2016 together with an Integrated Investment Program and Defence Industry Policy Statement.
Defence White Papers are the Government's most important guidance about Australia's long-term defence capability. They provide an opportunity for the Government and community to understand the the opportunities and challenges for Australia's future defence and security needs.
The White Paper provides a strategy aligned with capability and resources to deliver a future force that is more capable, agile and potent and ready to respond to future challenges.
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