46894

Closes: 18 June 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 46894
Directorate: Health and Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 04 June 2026
Contact Officer: Alison Grace on Alison.Grace@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 9963

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Details: Bimberi Youth Justice Centre (Bimberi) is seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Officer to develop, implement, and maintain robust Work Health and Safety (WHS) systems, policies, and procedures in line with legislative and regulatory requirements.

The Health and Safety Officer are a key role that is responsible for leading, facilitating and implementing the Bimberi Youth Justice Centre, WHS framework. The role will also be responsible for providing high level policy and legislative advice and technical expertise to ensure the safety and wellbeing of employees, clients, visitors and contractors at Bimberi.

Join a team committed to creating a safe and healthy working environment for staff and young people in youth detention.
In addition, you will also:

• Conduct trend analysis and data reporting on work health and safety issues, offering sound recommendations for change.
• Maintain hazard and risk registers with associated treatment plans.
• Coordinate internal inspections and audits across the facility.
• Undertake secretariat duties for the Operational Work Health and Safety Committee, presenting updates and inspection information.
• Promote a positive workplace health and safety culture through effective stakeholder relationships.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including community agencies and government services.
• This position may be required to directly supervise staff.

Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

Essential experience and requirements:

• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to attend training.
• Possession of a current Driver’s Licence

Highly desirable qualifications and experience:

• Current tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety at Certificate IV or Diploma level and experience as a Safety Advisor.
• Chemical safety and waste management experience
• Regulatory reporting (e.g. notifiable incident reporting)

Notes: An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Please review the Position Description and submit:

• A two page ‘pitch’ responding to the Selection Criteria, that includes specific examples as evidence of your relevant Skills, Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities.
• Your curriculum vitae including the contact details of two referees.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Health and Community Services

Health and Community Services Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under ACT Health Directorate and Community Services Directorate.

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