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6 month contract initallyCompetitive hourly rateFederal govenmentWork Health Safety Advisor Your new companyYour new company is part of the Australian Federal Government looking for 2 Work Health Safety Advisors to join their team for a 6-month project implementing a WHS management system and assist the team to address the findings of a recent internal review addressing deficiencies in certain policies & procedures.Your new role In your new role you will be responsible for:Implementing WHS management systemsDeveloping WHS policies & proceduresUnderstanding the WHS Act and Regulations as they apply to Commonwealth agenciesPreparation of draft reports, briefing papers, and discussion papers for presentation to senior staff and the Senior ExecutiveUndertaking risk assessmentsProviding specialist, expert advice on more complex areas of policyEnsuring stakeholder engagement & staff consultation at each stepWhat you'll need to succeed In order to succeed, you will ideally:Posses experience from a similar roleBe immediately available to startHave the capabilities to perform the role outlined aboveYou must be an Australian citizenWhat you'll get in return In return, you will receive:The opportunity to work for a federal government organisationCompetitive hourly rateHybrid working available

Give a voice to the needs and concerns of First Peoples with disabilitiesDevelop, shape and champion a best practice people and culture strategySuits a hands-on human resources specialist with a human services background This is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander targeted position The OrganisationFirst Peoples Disability Network Australia (FPDN) is a national organisation of and for Australia’s First Peoples with disability, their families, and communities.FPDN’s purpose is to promote respect for human rights, secure social justice, and empower First Peoples with disability to participate in Australian society on an equal basis with others. They are the custodians of the narratives of First Peoples with disability, their families and communities and recognise this important responsibility. FPDN works for the recognition, respect, protection and fulfilment of the human rights of First Peoples with disability and their families.Benefits & CultureQuickly growing and inclusive First Peoples organisation Generous salary including tax effective packaging Western Sydney location with some WFH flexibility The RoleWorking closely with the COO, board and senior leadership team, you will move the organisation forward on critical aspects of people and culture. You’ll develop and implement effective, best practice people and culture frameworks, policies and procedures and drive a values-based, high-performance workforce to deliver outcomes for clients and stakeholders.This is both a strategic and hands on role, with end-to-end responsibility for the employee lifecycle encompassing talent acquisition, learning and development, employee relations, contracts management, day-to-day HR support and WHS.Specifically, you will:Develop and implement best practice P&C strategy, processes, and infrastructure Champion and drive a culture of performance, accountability and development across the organisation Influence best practice disability employment including access, inclusion and reasonable adjustments Oversee and manage employee relations and industrial relations matters Ensure cultural safety and sensitivity are woven into how FPDN operatesSkills RequiredYou will identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person and you’ll have developed your career as a true HR generalist within an Indigenous, disability, health or human services environment.With unwavering focus on social equality for First Peoples, you bring proven ability to translate strategy into action whilst managing the detail of day-to-day operations, together with a track record of achieving team engagement and improvement across people and culture organisationally.Your experience also includes previous success in:Developing and implementing best practice P&C initiatives, policies and processes Managing and developing people to maximise effectiveness and well-being Overseeing contract management Ensuring high quality compliance processes and risk management

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Collaborate with local leaders to identify and lead improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing safety protocols.Provide support for health and safety consultative processes within designated locations.Coordinate and actively participate in risk assessments to identify, control, and mitigate workplace and operational hazards.Engage with front line teams to validate compliance with company policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to safety standards.Lead investigations into incidents and near misses, conducting thorough analysis and follow-up.Facilitate the development and implementation of sustainable corrective action plans, offering guidance and support to leaders in their execution.Serve as a subject matter expert in safety systems, overseeing incident reporting, investigation, audits, and necessary actions to support business leaders.Cultivate a positive safety culture by promoting awareness, engagement, and accountability across all levels of the organisation.Encourage the reporting of safety concerns and suggestions for improvement, fostering a continuous enhancement environment.Utilise data analytics to identify trends, measure safety performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.Prepare and deliver regular reports for management, highlighting key safety metrics and areas for improvementEssential Criteria:Certification IV in Health and Safety or equivalent.Previous safety experience gained within the logistics, supply chain, transport, manufacturing or equivalent industries.Ability to obtain an ASIC (security clearance).Ability to travel as required. Min once a quarter. Proven experience in risk assessment and incident investigation.