Details: WorkSafe ACT is a fully independent office headed by the Work Health and Safety Commissioner. WorkSafe ACT achieves its objectives through a combination of compliance and enforcement, awareness raising, education, inspection, and investigation.

WorkSafe ACT has an exciting permanent vacancy for a motivated and diligent professional to fill the role of Assistant Director within our Major Investigations team. The Major Investigations team is primarily responsible for conducting and managing workplace investigations and providing compliance and enforcement services that contribute to the reduction of harm and improved support for injured or ill workers in ACT workplaces.

The Assistant Director will lead and manager a team of investigators and is responsible for providing support, guidance, and advice to the Major Investigations team in performing regulatory activities. You will liaise with industry representatives and other stakeholders, review briefs of evidence, interview witnesses and gather evidence to assist in investigations and attend court.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate highly developed communication skills and knowledge/experience in a related field. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Note: A Merit Pool may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

Please note, this position has moved to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers do not have a designated workstation/desk.

How to Apply:

Applications are sought from potential candidates and should include a supporting written pitch of no more than two pages demonstrating your skills and experience relevant to the points listed under ‘Ideal Candidate’ in the Position Description. Please address all of the points under ‘Ideal Candidate’ and provide examples where possible. Please ensure you meet the ‘Essential Requirements’ of the role as detailed in the Position Description.

Applicants should also provide a current curriculum vitae and contact details of at least two referees. Referee reports may be sought at a later stage.

A position description is attached.

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