Overview of the team
The Regulatory Operations Group (ROG) has responsibility for achieving safer and healthier workplaces within its jurisdiction. As an effective national regulator, it does this by promoting continuous improvements in work health, safety and rehabilitation practices and monitoring and compliance with the law. Using a contemporary risk-based approach, the Group plans and implements an integrated program of continuous improvement and compliance activities to target issues or entities across the jurisdiction that pose the most significant risk to health and safety of workers. Services are delivered across the country through employees working in regional offices in QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS, SA, NT, WA and ACT.
Overview of the role
Working closely with the Regional Director, colleagues and key stakeholders, the Assistant Director will have responsibility for coordinating and ensuring the successful completion of program of regulatory workload/activities by a small team.
Desirable qualifications
- Certificate IV in WHS, WHS Lead Auditor, Certificate IV in Government (Investigations), or similar qualifications.
Eligibility and specific conditions of employment
- Australian citizenship.
- Character clearance (Australian Criminal History Check).
- Employee health declaration.
- Six months probationary period for new engagements.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.
- Specific Conditions:
- Hold and maintain a motor vehicle driver license for a motor vehicle
- Some intra and interstate travel is required, including overnight absences
- Participate in an after-hours on-call roster (where operational needs require)
- Maintain Baseline security clearance
How to apply
Please review the Job Information Pack below and provide a statement of claims with your responses outlining what you could bring to this position including your skills, experience and knowledge relevant to the job specific capabilities and role approximately 1500 words (not exceeding two pages).
Please note: The vacancy closes at 11:59pm, Australian Eastern Daylight Time (Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney time). If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact recruitment@comcare.gov.au