Job Description
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.
The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties
In consultation with agency staff, business groups and key stakeholders, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate a range of intervention strategies for identified industry sectors.
Provide technical and operational advice to workplaces on the development and implementation of health safety and wellbeing systems. Respond to, and provide oversight of, assigned requests to assist workplaces comply with their obligations associated with legislation administered by WorkSafe Tasmania.
Prepare complex reports, high level correspondence and responses in relation to industry health, safety and wellbeing plans, projects and programs and ensure proper stakeholder consultation is undertaken.
Contribute to the development of targets, principles, activities and priorities within the health, safety and wellbeing Strategic Framework for Tasmania.
Essential Requirements
Current motor vehicle drivers licence
Desirable Requirements
Relevant Tertiary qualifications and industry experience.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties (356614) Senior Work Health and Safety Advisor.docx
Statement of Duties (356614) Senior Work Health and Safety Advisor.pdf
About the Department of Justice (WorkSafe Tasmania) November 2026.docx
About the Department of Justice (WorkSafe Tasmania) November 2026.pdf
Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docx
Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdf
FAQs Short Form Application.docx
FAQs Short Form Application.pdf
How to apply
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.
Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4+12.
For more information
Paul Kilby
Team Leader Health Safety & Wellbeing Advisory Service
Paul.Kilby@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: 0458 03+ 883
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603
The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties
In consultation with agency staff, business groups and key stakeholders, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate a range of intervention strategies for identified industry sectors.
Provide technical and operational advice to workplaces on the development and implementation of health safety and wellbeing systems. Respond to, and provide oversight of, assigned requests to assist workplaces comply with their obligations associated with legislation administered by WorkSafe Tasmania.
Prepare complex reports, high level correspondence and responses in relation to industry health, safety and wellbeing plans, projects and programs and ensure proper stakeholder consultation is undertaken.
Contribute to the development of targets, principles, activities and priorities within the health, safety and wellbeing Strategic Framework for Tasmania.
Essential Requirements
Current motor vehicle drivers licence
Desirable Requirements
Relevant Tertiary qualifications and industry experience.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties (356614) Senior Work Health and Safety Advisor.docx
Statement of Duties (356614) Senior Work Health and Safety Advisor.pdf
About the Department of Justice (WorkSafe Tasmania) November 2026.docx
About the Department of Justice (WorkSafe Tasmania) November 2026.pdf
Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docx
Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdf
FAQs Short Form Application.docx
FAQs Short Form Application.pdf
How to apply
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.
Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4+12.
For more information
Paul Kilby
Team Leader Health Safety & Wellbeing Advisory Service
Paul.Kilby@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: 0458 03+ 883
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Work Health position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Devonport offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.