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Period of Appointment

Appointment to the role is on a permanent flexible basis (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight)

Duties

• improved temporary traffic management practices across Tasmania as a whole
• changes are suitable for the Tasmanian environment and are well understood.

• Lead the Austroads Harmonisation of Temporary Traffic Management project in Tasmania including working with Austroads, local government, civil contractors and industry bodies to ensure:
• Provide specialist advice and reporting to State Roads managers and employees on complex and high-risk WHS activities; and mitigate risk by identifying, developing, implementing and monitoring the effectiveness of safety improvement initiatives.
• Work with managers and civil contractors to embed a safety focussed culture and ensure WHS compliance on State Roads’ externally facing contracts and projects.
• Develop and maintain networks with relevant stakeholders including, but not limited to, Austroads, local government, civil contractors and industry bodies.
• Chair and lead the State Roads WHS Committee and contribute to other relevant groups including representing Tasmania on Austroads Sub Committees.
• Lead safety related procurements and manage contracts and contractors, such as for WHS site auditing and State Roads’ contractor incident reporting system.
• Review and maintain a contractor safety incident reporting system and related processes, as well as evaluating data and providing performance reports and statistics on safety incidents.
• Undertake the day-to-day management of the Safety Operations Officer including task allocation and guidance and managing performance and development.

Desirable Requirements

• Relevant qualifications in work, health and safety.
• Experience in a civil construction environment.
• Current drivers licence.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

Statement of Duties - Manager Safety Projects and Operations - 372113.docx

Statement of Duties - Manager Safety Projects and Operations - 372113.pdf

Advice to applicants.DOCX

Advice to applicants.pdf

For more information

Name: Christie Carless
Position: Manager Support Services
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (03) 6166 3363

How to apply

To apply, please provide a one to two page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

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Complete the following application form and email your application to us at [email protected]

Application for Employment (Form 201).DOCX

Application for Employment (Form 201).pdf