• Senior Officer Grade B
• Salary Range: $142,329 - $159,780 (PN: 57971)

WorkSafe ACT is a fully independent office headed by the WHS Commissioner. WorkSafe ACT achieves its objectives through a combination of compliance and enforcement, awareness raising, education, inspection, and investigation. It is responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance by duty holders in accordance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) and associated legislation for Dangerous Substances, Workers' Compensation and Labour Hire Licensing.

We have an exciting permanent vacancy for a suitably skilled professional to fill the role of Director, Legal Policy. In this role you will inspire, lead and mentor a small high-performing team to support the work of WorkSafe ACT.

You will align the team’s performance, development, and priorities with strategic objectives.

You’ll also prepare legal policy guidance on complex matters, including prosecutions, legislation, and operational policies.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience leading and managing a team in a legal environment, excellent communication skills and demonstrated knowledge of relevant WHS and related issues.

The successful candidate will:

• Form part of WorkSafe ACT’s broader Leadership Group and play a key role in assisting WorkSafe ACT in meeting its strategic commitment to regulatory excellence.
• Lead a subject matter expert team advising on WHS and associated laws, and
• Drive cultural reform within teams and more broadly across WorkSafe ACT.

If you believe you have the experience and skills necessary to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply.

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

Eligibility/Other requirements: 

• Knowledge of work health and safety or workers’ compensation laws and related legislation is highly desirable.
• Tertiary qualifications or extensive experience in law or a related area are highly desirable.

Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill substantially identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on referee reports and written application only. This position will be in a 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 pitch (written statement) of no more than two pages addressing the skills under the ‘Ideal Candidate’ section in the Position Description. Please also ensure you demonstrate your ability to meet the other relevant qualifications and experience. Applicants should also provide a current curriculum vitae and contact details of two referees. Referee reports may be sought at a later stage.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button. 

Contact Officer: Bill Smith (02) 6205 9532 [email protected] using the subject line: Director - Legal Policy and Investigations enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au.

A position description is attached.