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10638476
EL2
Director, Plant and Licensing
COB Friday 13 March 2015
Ongoing
Full Time
About Safe Work Australia
Safe Work Australia’s primary responsibility is to lead the development of national policy to improve
work health and safety and workers’ compensation arrangements across Australia. Safe Work
Australia is a tripartite body with the following members:
 an independent chair
 members representing the Commonwealth and each state and territory
 members representing the interests of workers
 members representing the interests of employers, and
 the Chief Executive Officer.
To support Safe Work Australia, we have a small, engaged and busy workforce that leads national
projects to develop policy and supporting guidance related to work health and safety and workers’
compensation. We also work with our members on key projects designed to drive key national
activities to promote our vision of healthy, safe and productive working lives.
We have four branches: Review and Engagement, Policy and Services, Work Health and Safety
and Explosives and Guidance.
About the position
The advertised Director position is in the Plant and Licensing Section which forms part of the Work
Health and Safety Branch. The Director is responsible for a team that carries out a range of
functions including:
 developing high level work health and safety policy on topics including plant, high risk
work, construction and safe design
 providing specialist and technical information and advice to the Chief Executive Officer,
Minister, Members, jurisdictions, unions, industry and to the public on a range of high risk
plant and licensing topics
 maintaining and developing national assessment instruments and units of competency for
high risk work
 researching, analysing and interpreting complex legislation to support the development of
policy advice including anticipating problems and contributing to issues management
 leading the provision of policy advice to inform reviews of model regulations and
associated materials
 leading the development of material related to high risk plant and licensing topics, and
 negotiating and liaising with external stakeholders including industry associations and other
agencies to establish evidence-based whole of government policies.
What we are looking for?
To be successful in this role, you will have:
 demonstrated experience in developing high level policy and associated material in a
complex regulatory environment
 demonstrated analytical skills including an ability to provide quality written analysis to
effectively communicate technical information
 an ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders in a
tripartite policy environment
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an ability to provide a client-focused approach in the development of material for work
health and safety stakeholders
excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for the development of policy
and communication of technical information
demonstrated experience in managing the overall performance and projects of a team of
policy staff including technical content specialists, identifying and setting objectives and
goals, developing business plans, delegating work priorities and managing section budgets
and expenditure, and
an appreciation of the APS workplace environment and governance arrangements,
particularly the APS Values and Code of Conduct.
Applicants must have appropriate senior level experience:
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developing and providing policy advice to government, and
in a regulatory environment, developing policy to support the drafting and implementation
of complex legislation.
Applicants must also demonstrate an ability to quickly acquire an understanding of relevant policy
issues in areas such as the design, manufacture, or regulation of high risk plant, high risk work,
construction, transport or associated fields.
Selection Criteria
The criteria below are applied when selecting for EL2 positions within the Australian Public Service.
1. Demonstrated ability to shape strategic thinking
Behaviours and capabilities
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Inspires a sense of purpose and direction
Strategic focus
Harnesses information and opportunities
Shows judgement, intelligence and common sense
2. Demonstrated ability to achieve results
Behaviours and capabilities
 Builds organisational capability and responsiveness
 Marshals professional expertise
 Steers and implements change and deals with uncertainty
 Ensures closure and delivers on intended results
3. Demonstrated ability to cultivate productive working relationships
Behaviours and capabilities
 Nurtures internal and external relationships
 Facilitates cooperation and partnerships
 Values individual differences and diversity
 Guides, mentors and develops people
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate with influence
Behaviours and capabilities
 Communicates clearly
 Listens, understands and adapts to audience
 Negotiates persuasively
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5. Exemplifies personal drive and integrity
Behaviours and capabilities
 Demonstrates Public Service professionalism and probity
 Engages with risk and shows personal courage
 Commits to action
 Displays resilience
 Demonstrates self-awareness and a commitment to personal development
Security
This is a designated security assessed position. The successful applicant will be required to obtain
and maintain a security assessment at the Baseline Level.
Eligibility
Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be
engaged in the APS unless the Agency delegate has agreed in writing. Applicants are to indicate
their citizenship when applying.
The application process
Our application process starts with you submitting an application cover sheet, your response to the
selection criteria (no more than 400 words per criterion), current curriculum vitae and the names
and contact details of at least two referees, one of whom should be a current supervisor.
When considering applicants, Selection Advisory Panels may use a range of methods to identify
work outcomes, capabilities and behaviours that demonstrate performance. Candidates should
present their application in a way that demonstrates significant outcomes associated with each of
the criteria, as well as the capabilities and behaviours that underpin them. It is not necessary to
address the capabilities and behaviours individually.
How to apply
Send your completed application to opportunities@swa.gov.au.
More information and application templates can be found on our How to apply page.
Application closing date
Applications close COB Friday 13 March 2015. Late applications will not be accepted.
RecruitAbility scheme
Safe Work Australia is committed to supporting the employment and career development of people
with disability. Our participation in the APS RecruitAbility scheme means we will progress an
applicant with disability to a further stage in the recruitment process, where they opt into the
scheme and meet the minimum requirements for the position.
How do I opt into the RecruitAbility scheme?
You will be asked to indicate if you wish to opt into the RecruitAbility scheme in the Diversity section
of the application form. You must tick the ‘opt in’ box to participate in the scheme. Simply declaring
that you have a disability will not automatically include you in the scheme.
Reasonable adjustments
We provide reasonable adjustments such as access, equipment or other practical support at
relevant stages of the recruitment process. If you require adjustment please state this in the
Diversity section of the application form.
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GPO Box 641, Canberra ACT 2601
www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au
Details about the RecruitAbility scheme can be found at the Australian Public Service Commission’s
website.
Want more information about Safe Work Australia?
You can find out more information about our Agency on the Who we are page and some general
information about our recruitment processes on our How we recruit page.
If you would like to more know about working in Safe Work Australia or have a question about the
position, you can contact the HR Hotline via email at opportunities@swa.gov.au or telephone on 02
6240 5064.
Avenue, Braddon ACT 2612
GPO Box 641, Canberra ACT 2601
www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au