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The Senior WHS Advisor works in collaboration with all staff to ensure the effective management and implementation of CASA’s work health and safety management system and compliance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act). 

This role supports the day-to-day management and implementation of CASA’s work health and safety programs, including wellbeing and other related human resource management strategies such as the employee assistance program. The role supports the development and maintenance of WHS policies, procedures and guidance in accordance with the WHS legislation and CASA’s strategic direction. 

The Senior WHS Advisor is responsible for the following deliverables:

• Supporting CASA’s WHS compliance by maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of relevant WHS legislation, policy and practices and providing WHS information and advice to CASA’s executive and staff.
• Developing and implementing WHS, wellbeing and other related human resource management strategies including the employee assistance program.
• Interpreting, drafting and reviewing WHS management system documentation including policies, procedures, risk assessments and supporting documentation and information.
• Supporting the WHS consultation process and secretariat function of the National Health and Safety Committee and local consultative forums to enable engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Overseeing the management of WHS support functions including the First Aid Officers, Work Group Managers and Health and Safety Representatives ensuring compliance with the WHS Act.
• Assisting with procurement processes, contract management and preparation of financial, budget and reporting matters in accordance with CASA procedures.
• Conducting WHS risk assessments and audits; managing reported incidents and hazards, assisting work groups to implement preventative systems to reduce further workplace risk and incidents.
• Collaborating with CASA’s early intervention and case management function to deliver and support quality early intervention strategies and rehabilitation programs.
• Promote WHS, equity and diversity and participative management and environmental management practices in the workplace and act in accordance with CASA’s Values and Code of Conduct.
• As an employee, contribute to maintaining a positive health and safety culture at CASA, including psychosocial wellbeing in the workplace and providing input, where appropriate, to decisions that may impact upon their health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace.

• Demonstrated experience in the delivery of WHS management and employee wellbeing programs.
• Demonstrated experience in the delivery of WHS management systems and WHS records management, data entry and analysis.
• Experience in WHS risk management, consultation and incident management.
• Strong attention to detail, along with demonstrated ability to meet tight timeframes whilst delivering high quality outcomes.
• Knowledge and experience in interpreting and applying the WHS legislation.
• Demonstrated experience in report writing and preparation of correspondence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence WHS outcomes to support CASA business areas with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• A WHS related qualification such as a Diploma or Certificate IV in WHS (or equivalent) would be desirable.

This vacancy is being advertised concurrently under a general and an affirmative measure recruitment process.

Affirmative measures is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people or people living with a disability, evidence will be requested if your application progresses under an affirmative measures process.

Employment with CASA is subject to conditions prescribed within the Civil Aviation Act 1988. The following eligibility requirements apply to this position:

• At minimum, prospective CASA employees must undergo pre-employment screening. You must be willing to provide required information to successfully undergo a police record check.
• Must be an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident and must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance.

Your application will be submitted using our online e-recruitment portal and will need to include:

• a current resume (maximum 3 pages)
• a pitch (maximum 750-words)
• your personal information, which may include details of two referees, one of which is your current supervisor, and
• any other information requested in the job advertisement (e.g., reprint of pilot license, certified copy of qualifications).

The pitch is your opportunity to tell us why you are the right candidate for the role, why you want to work for us. Try not to duplicate information that can already be found in your resume but do highlight any specific examples or achievements that will demonstrate your ability to perform the role. The STAR model can be used to help you structure each work example by outlining the Situation, Task, Action and Result you obtained.

You can submit your application in Word or PDF format, please ensure you do not use any unique characters in the naming of your documents.

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt email.

If you have problems submitting your application or do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt, please contact our Recruitment Team during business hours (AEST) by emailing recruitment@casa.gov.au or calling +61 2 6217 1726, prior to the closing date.

Candidates will be assessed on merit and a combination of assessments methods may be used, including application, testing, interview, and referee comments.

CASA will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustment for people with disability to assist in the application process and if successful, the inherent requirements of the position.

Requests for reasonable adjustments can be made in your online application or by contacting the recruitment@casa.gov.au or calling +61 2 6217 1726 during business hours (AEST).

You will be supported to manage all areas of your life in an inclusive work environment, with attractive workplace conditions, including flexible working arrangements.

Through our CASA awards, people are recognised for innovation and continuous improvement, leadership at all levels, inclusive behaviour and going ‘above and beyond’ to assist the aviation community and colleagues. We support continuous learning and development with a comprehensive training calendar, studies assistance, certified technical training, and leadership development.

You will be provided with challenging, meaningful diverse work. If you are excited and energized by change and innovation and you are looking to contribute to both aviation safety and to the Australian public, join us and be part of our ongoing transformation.

We seek and value people from diverse backgrounds and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We are a respectful workplace, and we expect ethical behaviour by all, aligned to our CASA values.

We have established diversity networks and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of the LGBTIQA+ community, including transgender, gender diverse, and intersex people.

Further information about working at CASA and applying for this role can be found on our careerspage.

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