Job description
APS6 Work Health and Safety (WHS) Advisor
S26 Transfer Only
Canberra – Hybrid working available
Temporary transfer / higher duties up to 12 months
Salary: $94,563 – $105,909 per annum + 15.4% superannuation
Location: Canberra
Employment Type: Temporary transfer at level or higher duties 12 months- potential extension
Security Clearance: NV1 preferred (Baseline considered)
Flexible Working: Available on request
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced APS6 WHS Advisor to support the delivery and continuous improvement of work health and safety practices across a Federal Government environment.
In this role, you will provide expert WHS advice, contribute to policy and compliance activities, and support initiatives that promote a safe, healthy and compliant workplace. You will work closely with stakeholders across the agency and play a key role in strengthening safety culture and wellbeing outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Skills and Capabilities
Security Clearance
Please APPLY NOW with your resume and expression of interest in MS Word format, or contact Zoe on 02 9200 3688 or email zeagle@dfp.com.au for further information.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
S26 Transfer Only
Canberra – Hybrid working available
Temporary transfer / higher duties up to 12 months
Salary: $94,563 – $105,909 per annum + 15.4% superannuation
Location: Canberra
Employment Type: Temporary transfer at level or higher duties 12 months- potential extension
Security Clearance: NV1 preferred (Baseline considered)
Flexible Working: Available on request
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced APS6 WHS Advisor to support the delivery and continuous improvement of work health and safety practices across a Federal Government environment.
In this role, you will provide expert WHS advice, contribute to policy and compliance activities, and support initiatives that promote a safe, healthy and compliant workplace. You will work closely with stakeholders across the agency and play a key role in strengthening safety culture and wellbeing outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct, review and document WHS risk assessments and ensure compliance with WHS legislation, policies and procedures.
- Maintain WHS risk registers and hazard logs, coordinate audits and inspections, and follow up corrective actions.
- Lead and support investigations into WHS incidents and near misses.
- Draft, review and maintain WHS policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Support WHS inductions and training for staff and contractors.
- Provide WHS advice to managers and staff.
- Coordinate and facilitate WHS committees and working groups.
- Analyse WHS data and prepare reports for executive review.
- Support WHS-related projects, including ergonomic, mental health and workplace design initiatives.
- Use WHS systems effectively, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
Skills and Capabilities
- Sound knowledge of the WHS Act 2011 and associated legislation and codes of practice.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to coordinate initiatives and support continuous improvement.
- A collaborative and proactive approach.
Security Clearance
- Negative Vetting Level 1 preferred.
- Baseline clearance candidates may be considered, with sponsorship available.
Please APPLY NOW with your resume and expression of interest in MS Word format, or contact Zoe on 02 9200 3688 or email zeagle@dfp.com.au for further information.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
