The key duties of the position include The Role The duties of an EL 2 Work Health and Safety Director occupation in Defence include the following (note: not all duties are required to be performed during a 12 month performance cycle): Accountable for providing leadership and direction to ensure a high-level of integration and consistency across the Defence work health and safety function. Accountable for managing and leading a team, including providing clear and consistent communication, setting clear performance and behavioural standards, managing performance, delegating responsibility and guiding and developing people. Accountable for managing allocated resources, setting work area priorities, workflows, developing strategies and evaluating business outcomes. Advise on the application of control measures to reduce the level of risk to Defence workers. Advise on the performance of Defence work health and safety management systems and recommend corrective actions where required. Represent Defence work health and safety network at internal and external forums. Engage and influence Defence senior leadership and provide the key link between senior executives and Defence workers. Analyse and design safety management systems in accordance with the legislation, Defence policies and procedures. Establish sustainable work health and safety strategies and policies that extend to very complex issues, which may not have established precedents or guidelines. Assess trends in work health and safety performance to identify high risk areas and design remediation strategies. About our Team We are recruiting to fill critical vacancies in the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG). CASG exists to meet the Australian Defence Force's (ADF) military equipment and supply requirements, identified by Defence and approved by Government. CASG manages a multi-billion dollar portfolio of complex, high-profile acquisitions and sustainment activities supporting armed forces. Our Ideal Candidate Our ideal candidates will: Possess strong leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills, combined with a deep understanding of WHS legislation, policy, and programs. Key attributes include experience in policy development, risk management, program delivery, and budget management, along with excellent communication, influencing, and team leadership abilities. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, manage budgets, and implement strategy within a dynamic environment is essential. Capacity to develop and drive strategic WHS policies, programs, and initiatives. Highly developed oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues and influence decision-maker.
