Position Overview

The Infrastructure Safety and Risk Section provide specialised advice and oversight on all areas of construction work undertaken for Canberra Health Services. This includes planned and reactive maintenance, minor and major projects undertaken on both brown and greenfield sites. The Infrastructure Safety and Risk Section is involved of all stages of construction from concept, through design, delivery, commissioning and demolition. Frequently, this is undertaken in an operating health care environment and the inherent complex challenges that come along with the environment.

The role of the Assistant Director is to provide the Branch with accurate and timely advice to ensure relevant safety legislative requirements are adhered to.  This includes review and monitoring of the Safety Management System and compliance with same by staff and contractors. Additionally, the Assistant Director will attend senior level meetings, briefings and forums.

Key responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.

1. Provide accurate and timely advice; and review, revise and monitor risk and safety compliance of Infrastructure and Facilities Services (IFS) Safety and Risk Management Systems as it applies to all areas of the Branch.
2. Assist in the maintenance of the risk register to ensure its currency, accuracy and validity.
3. Undertake incident investigations and internal audits as required and review external audits and investigations for actions and ensure close out.
4. Keep abreast of changes in the Safety and Risk environment including legislation, regulations, codes of practice and industry best practice.
5. Actively contribute to the development, implementation and progressive improvement of the Canberra Health Services Health and Safety Management System in relation to responsibilities of the Group.
6. Monitor safety data inputs to identify trends and develop strategies for implementation to prevent unplanned events.
7. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

About you

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

Competencies

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.

To be successful in this position, it is expected that the successful candidate will have the following attributes:

1. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing critical priorities.
2. Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs.
3. Ability and courage to identify and pursue opportunities for improvement in the Section, Branch and Directorate.
4. Excellent communication, negotiation and networking skills.
5. Excellent resilience and coping skills and tools.
6. Mentoring mindset to enhance and encourage all colleagues within the Division to be their best self, both personally and professionally.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Essential

• Work Safely in the Construction Industry - CPCCOHS1001A (White Card).
• Asbestos Awareness Qualification (11084NAT) or ability to obtain.
• Course in Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention (10830NAT).
• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or above.
• 3+ years working as a safety professional.
• 3+ years working as a safety professional.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Risk management experience.
• CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates and contingencies.

Desirable

• Current Senior First Aid.
• Lead auditor qualification.
• ICAM or similar lead investigator.
• Recent experience in a multi-disciplinary team in a complex legislatively and standards driven work environment.
• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care Framework and all other related frameworks.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Important information

All employees are required to:

• Adhere to the Canberra Health Services Values and the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct.
• Act in accordance and comply with all relevant Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
• Be available for weekend and/or after-hours work.

What you Require (Key Selection Criteria)

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience.

1. Proven experience in the management, implementation and monitoring of safety procedures in a complex multi-disciplinary environment.
2. Demonstrated experience in risk management in a multidisciplinary and complex environment.
3. Proven ability and experience to:
   • monitor, assess and report compliance against State or Territory safety legislation and best practice standards; and
   • interpret, assess and report against the adequacy of other business’ safety documentation.
4. High level of oral and written communication skills, including strong interpersonal, conflict resolution and negotiation skills with an ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
5. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, Work Health and Safety and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful, and kind.

Work Environment Description

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.