Position Details
APS 6 - $91,944 - $104,393
People Safety, Support and Wellbeing
Location: Adelaide - SA, Brisbane - QLD, Canberra - ACT, Darwin - NT, Hobart - TAS, Melbourne - VIC, Perth - WA, Sydney – NSW
Who We Are
The People Division, led by the Chief People Officer (CPO), provides human resources (HR) functions for the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the department) with a clear focus on the department’s most valued asset: its staff. The Psychosocial team within the WHS Sullivan Group section provides strategic support across Parks Australia to enhance the psychological health and safety of staff.
The Job
As a Senior WHS Advisor (Psych), you will proactively support the Assistant Director (Psych) with the implementation of psychosocial risk review recommendations and other psychological health and safety programs and projects.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake project and change management activities to support the implementation of psychological health and safety strategies across Parks Australia.
Contribute to the development and progression of a Critical Incident Mental Health Response Framework and associated toolkits and training.
Develop and implement strategies and tools for the continuous monitoring, improvement, and evaluation of psychological health and safety projects.
Develop, maintain, and update project plans and progress reports.
Build strong relationships across HR and WHS functions and Parks Australia.
Assist with the coordination, development, and delivery of psychological health and safety training across Parks.
Coordinate the design and maintenance of communication plans and products.
Coordinate and deliver secretariat functions for the Parks Wellbeing Leadership Network and working groups across parks.
Support the development and monitoring of the psychological health and safety budget, including payment of invoices and procurement activities.
What We Are Looking For
Knowledge and Experience
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in contemporary WHS psychosocial risk management and/or wellbeing.
Strong project management knowledge and experience.
Cultural competency and a demonstrated capacity to work sensitively with First Nations peoples.
Skills and Capabilities
Excellent communication, engagement, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Research and creative thinking skills to generate ideas and solutions.
Qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills.
Strong project management skills.
Solutions-focused approach with initiative and innovation.
High level of personal integrity and adherence to the department’s Core 4 values.
Desirable Qualifications
Relevant WHS, Organisational Psychology, HR and/or project management qualifications or experience.
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
Hold and maintain a valid Australian motor vehicle driver’s licence.
Eligibility and Other Requirements
Citizenship: Must be an Australian citizen.
Security Clearance: Requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance.
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