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Director, Work Health and Safety

Job Req ID

Home Affairs - 139870

 

Location

ACT; NSW; QLD; SA; VIC 

 

Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time 

 

Classification

Executive Level 2 - $136,260.00 and $177,318.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

 

Contact Officer

Amanda Johnston at AMANDA.JOHNSTON1@HOMEAFFAIRS.GOV.AU  

 

Office Arrangements

Flexible  - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role.
 

Applications close on 28/10/2025 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

 

About our opportunity

 

This process is being used to fill 1 immediate position/s. 

Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months anywhere in ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA.
 

About our team

 

Chief Operating Officer | People | Health Safety & Wellbeing | Work Health and Safety

 

The WHS section provides WHS advice, assurance, support and the framework for the organisation to manage their WHS responsibilities. WHS is undergoing a significant change program to uplift the way the Section services the Department and includes implementing a new IT system for incident and hazard management. The Department is seeking and experienced leader that will engage with, and lead, the changes.

 

Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Border Force

 

Our ideal candidate

 

  • Extensive experience in Human Resources, particularly in the field of WHS
  • Strong leadership, stakeholder management, facilitation, engagement, and coaching skills
  • Embodies a strong client focus, including anticipating needs, distilling the core issues from complex information and providing solutions to ensure outcomes are met
  • Has highly developed communication skills, intuitively selecting appropriate channels, content and tone for diverse purposes and audiences, including our Executive
  • Develops and manages strategic relationships whilst working collaboratively to ensure objectives are achieved

 

Duties and responsibilities

 

  • Lead a team responsible for the delivery of people-centric initiatives to support the overall health and wellbeing of our staff within a geographically dispersed workforce.
  • Drive improvements to systems and procedures within the Branch and more generally across the Division lead, motivate and inspire your team, fostering a collaborative and high performance work environment.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, governance requirements, policies and procedures.

 

How to apply

 

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 28/10/2025 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEDT  – Late applications will not be accepted.

 

As part of your application you will be required to prepare and submit a one-page applicant response document in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

  • How your skills, knowledge, and experience will be relevant to this role
  • Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us
  • Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role

 

 

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 139870 in the document footer.

 

​​​​​​​Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership Systems information relevant to the classification.

 

 

Eligibility

 

To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.

 

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance, and:
 

  • ABF Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
  • Home Affairs Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Onboarding Check.
     

In certain circumstances, an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC) may be required in addition to, or in lieu of, an Onboarding Check, which will be determined by the delegate as necessary.  

 

Diversity and inclusion

 

The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.

 

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

 

Technical assistance

 

For technical enquiries please call or email for assistance:

 

 

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Notes

 

The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position. The Australian Public Service (APS) Employee Value Proposition (EVP) highlights the top reasons our employees enjoy working in the APS.

 

The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.

 

Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department’s website at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers

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