The Team

The Organisational Safety and Wellbeing branch is responsible for delivering a simple, practical system that manages health and safety risks, and fosters a positive safety culture. The Work Health and Safety (WHS) unit plays a key role in supporting the branch to deliver this, by providing advice and support to sites, managers and workers to effectively manage and continuously improve work health and safety.

About the Role

To support the planning, development, implementation and review of Work Health and Safety (WHS) policies, procedures, strategies and initiatives aligned to a strategic WHS program of work.
The role contributes specialist expertise to the planning, development, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of the Department’s WHS frameworks, systems, policies and initiatives. The Senior Consultant supports managers and leaders to meet their WHS obligations and promotes a consistent, risk based and proportionate approach to safety management across diverse operational environments.
The position operates as a trusted subject matter expert, exercising independent judgement on complex WHS matters and contributing to departmental objectives while working within established strategic and governance frameworks.

We are offering

• Permanent, ongoing 
• Start ASAP
• Full-time
• 73.5 hours per fortnight
• Location: Southern Tasmania
• We are a child-safe organisation
• Pathways to grow your career

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Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

Essential

• Driver’s license
• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment

Desirable

• A qualification in Work Health and Safety or a related discipline or demonstrated equivalent professional experience providing senior‑level WHS advisory services in complex operational environments.

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

How to apply 

Applications should include:

• a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
• a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
• The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

More information

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au. 

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Tim Polegaj
Title: Principal Project Officer
Phone: 03 6165 5501
Email: tim.polegaj@decyp.tas.gov.au

About DECYP

Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.

We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.