Manager, Safety & Wellbeing (709074)
Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania
Strategy and Business Services
People and Culture
Applications must be submitted by
Position details
Applications close:
AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 8
Salary:
$140,703.00 to $150,200.00 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, flexible, Permanent, full-time
Region:
South, North, North West, Statewide, To be negotiated
Job description:
Join NRE Tas in a rewarding role leading WHS efforts to support a large, diverse, and complex organisation with approximately 50% field-based staff.
About the role
As Manager, Safety and Wellbeing, you’ll provide high level strategic leadership and work collaboratively across the department to enable NRE Tas to achieve its safety, and wellbeing goals.
- Lead, manage, and provide direction to the Safety and Wellbeing team (a team of 9, with 6 direct reports).
- Ensure workers’ compensation claims are minimised and injured workers are appropriately supported.
- Lead the development and implementation of the next stage in the Safety and Wellbeing Improvement Plan.
- Provide high level subject matter advice regarding best practice health and safety management systems and processes, legislative, and regulatory requirements and emerging safety issues.
This is a permanent position.
About us
The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas) is committed to our vision of “delivering a sustainable Tasmania” where our natural resources, cultural values and environment are recognised and used sustainably to support our future prosperity. We take pride in fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusivity is embraced, and safety is paramount.
We are committed to building a positive and proactive child safe culture to support child safety and wellbeing. We strive to create an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
We understand that work-life balance is essential for personal and professional success. That’s why we offer flexible work options and are dedicated to making workplace adjustments that empower individuals to fully engage and excel in their roles.
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight (minimum 58.80 hours, by negotiation).
Desirable requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in a Work, Health and Safety related field
Download the Statement of Duties and Advice Documents
SOD - 709074 - Manager, Safety and Wellbeing - Band 8.docx
Advice to Applicants.docx
How to apply
- Review the Statement of Duties.
- Click the "Apply now" button.
- Complete the application form.
- Upload your Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties (please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria).
- Attach a copy of your current Resumé/CV.
Refer to the Advice to Applicants document for further information.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact Recruitment via recruitment@nre.tas.gov.au.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
For more information please contact:
Rebecca Wilkie
A/ Chief People Officer
Email: Rebecca.Wilkie@nre.tas.gov.au
Phone: 0492 258 951