Director, safety

Geoscience Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Cultures, and to elders past and present.About us Geoscience Australia is Australia's pre-eminent public sector geoscience organisation. We are the nation's trusted advisor on the geology and geography of Australia. We apply science and technology to describe and understand the Earth for the benefit of Australia. We apply our diverse professional expertise, our deep and trusted knowledge, our national-scale Earth observation infrastructure and our strong partnerships, to the opportunities and challenges that face our nation.Our culture Our strength lies in our people, including our diversity in backgrounds, skills and experiences, and the way we work together to respond to the emerging needs of our work. We value diversity in gender, backgrounds, culture, and experiences of our employees and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace culture that ensures everyone has equal opportunity to contribute, participate and progress. Applications from people who reflect this diversity are encouraged.Our workplace is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and offers a variety of flexible working arrangements to enhance flexibility, including remote working arrangements.What we can offer you When you work at Geoscience Australia you will have access to a range of benefits and the opportunity to experience a workplace culture that truly values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging. To learn more about our competitive salary, free onsite parking, generous flexible working arrangements and the role you can play in growing our culture click here.The key duties of the position include The role As the Director of Safety, you will work closely with the Chief Human Resources Officer to ensure the smooth and effective leadership of a new safety section. Operating under broad direction, you will drive the strategic vision for the Work Health and Safety (WHS) pillar of the Geoscience Australia People and Culture Strategy 2024-2028.Your role involves managing highly complex and sensitive projects, providing high-level advice to senior management, and ensuring the successful delivery of immediate priorities while developing longer-term goals that are sustainable and aligned with the organisation's strategic intent.A crucial aspect of this role is building strong relationships at all levels across the organisation and leveraging your expertise in change management for cultural reform. This position offers a unique opportunity for a leader to contribute significantly to our commitment to enhancing our safety performance.In this role you will: Shape and implement a comprehensive safety strategy, integrating system solutions to enhance WHS practices, foster a transformative safety culture with a customer-centric focus, and build genuine relationships within the organisation. Provide strategic guidance on safety aligned with legislation and best practice, emphasising a systems-thinking approach that incorporates human factors and meets customer needs. Establish and maintain strategic networks, effectively engage stakeholders during organisational change, and foster genuine relationships. Recruit, develop, and mentor a new section, focusing on building a cohesive team, establishing a culture of high performance and customer service, and promoting continuous capability development within the team. To be successful in the role you will: Understand the organisation's direction and the role of WHS within the organisational, broader government and national context. Possess deep domain knowledge, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the operating environment, best practices, relevant legislation, and emerging developments in WHS. Foster a forward-thinking mindset by developing long term plans, anticipating future priorities, and staying proactive in addressing evolving challenges. Utilise a comprehensive approach to information gathering, exploring diverse viewpoints with an open mind, and actively participate in continuous improvement, exhibiting persistence and adaptability in achieving results. Are you unsure about applying? Did you know that a Hewlett Packard internal report found that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60 per cent of the job requirements? Women and other people from diverse backgrounds tend to only apply when they check every box. If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on what we are looking for, please still apply or get in touch with the contact officer to learn more about the role.To Apply Please visit the careers page of our website to submit your application via our e-Recruit system. Your application should include:Your resume (no more than 3 pages). A brief statement (no more than one page) outlining your transferable skills, experience and capabilities related to the role and the value you would bring to Geoscience Australia. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Charlie Middleton on (02) 6249 9006 or email To learn more about applying for roles within the Australian Public Services please review, 'Applying for an APS job: cracking the code'.#J-18808-Ljbffr