Manager Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature.

THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KENSINGTON

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON THURSDAY, 24 APRIL 2025

The Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Injury Management Framework is designed to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to the management of health, safety, wellbeing and injury management within the department. It aligns with the elements of the WorkSafe Plan and is compliant with the Code of Practice: Occupational Safety and Health in the Western Australian Public Sector and other legislative requirements.

We currently have an opportunity for a Manager Health, Safety and Wellbeing to join our valued People and Culture Branch (PCB) leadership team. This role is more than a position that addresses operational work health and safety responsibilities; it is for leading corporate management initiatives.

The Manager Health, Safety and Wellbeing provides strategic direction, leadership and management of the work health, safety and wellbeing functions and fosters an outcome focused, high performance safety and wellbeing culture where all legislative obligations are met through developing and maintaining productive working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

At the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. In this role, you will be Leading Leaders to help drive positive change.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should demonstrate their ability to meet the following criteria as part of their cover letter and CV.

1. Extensive knowledge and experience in providing health, safety and wellbeing programs and strategies, preferably in a complex and diverse organisation.

2. Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.

3. Considerable experience in developing and delivering policies, procedures, training, education and awareness programs relating to health, safety, wellbeing and injury management.

4. Demonstrated experience in managing complex health, safety and wellbeing risks.

About Us

DBCA, one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, providing exciting and challenging career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management. We employ people with world-class scientific, policy, land and marine management, visitor services, research and educational skills.

For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at DBCA is an attractive proposition, please visit our website.

Benefits of working with us

In addition to the attractive salary and opportunities to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the department offers incentives including:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• 11.5% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December. 
• 3 days additional public sector holidays each year 
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
• Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.
• A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
• An annual National Park Entry Pass.
• Well-established learning and development programs.
• Free staff parking. 

How to apply: 

All applications are to be submitted online. Select 'Apply for job', located at either the top or the bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions; you will need to provide a:

• a cover letter responding to the above-requested criteria (in no more than two (2) pages.
• current CV, including the details of two referees (one of them should be your manager, who can comment on your performance and behaviour in your role over the last 12 months)

Note: These instructions differ from the instructions in the Job Description Form.

For further job-related information: contact Parul Chauhan on (08) 9219 93***or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.

We have a detailed Job Application Kit to provide information about us, the value of the department and practical guidance on the process for you. Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will need to possess or obtain:

• A current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check.

For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the Job Description link below. The documents linked to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.

Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status. 

A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.

Substantive Equality Statement

DBCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements.

Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process, including an alternative to applying online, can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9219 9879 or ***********@dbca.wa.gov.au. Do not send job applications to this email; they will not be accepted.

Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.