Vacancy Details


Overview of the Team and Role

The Risk & Analysis team is the first line of Comcare’s management of regulation of work health and safety for the jurisdiction and is a nationally integrated Notification, Helpdesk and Intelligence capability designed to support the Regulatory Operations Group (ROG) in its delivery of targeted, risk-based regulation.

Risk & Analysis is primarily responsible for the management and initial assessment of incident notifications submitted in relation to Work Health and Safety (WHS) incidents and the operation of the WHS Helpdesk for the jurisdiction. The team is also responsible for reporting and analysis of WHS data, responding to internal information requests and providing intelligence to inform regulatory activity. Risk & Analysis delivers a range of statutory authorisation, approval and licencing services.

This position purpose is to lead and manager in the operations side of Risk & Analysis that encompasses the WHS Helpdesk and authorisations functions.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Desirable:
    • Certificate IV in WHS or experience in a regulatory environment

Eligibility and Specific Conditions of Employment

  1. Australian citizenship.
  2. Character clearance (Australian Criminal History Check).
  3. Employee Health Declaration.
  4. Six months probationary period for new engagements.
  5. Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.
  6. Specific Conditions:
    • Some intra and interstate travel is required, including overnight absences.

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 (maximum 2 pages).

Please note: The vacancy closes at 11:59pm, Australian Eastern Standard Time (Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney time). If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact recruitment@comcare.gov.au