Permanent Appointment

The Department
At the Department of Training and Workforce Development we support Western Australia’s training system to develop the skills and capabilities needed to transform lives while creating strong and vibrant businesses, communities, and the economy.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and encourage people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to join us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disability, youth, women and people of diverse sexualities and genders.

Find out more about our work by visiting our website www.wa.gov.au/dtwd 

Leadership for All
Critical to our success in delivering value for the future of Western Australians is the leadership capability of our people. We believe that everyone is a leader, regardless of their role and we are committed to advancing our collective leadership impact by adopting the behaviours and mindsets in Leadership Expectations. 

The Role
The Department is seeking an experienced and proactive Manager Strategic Work Health and Safety to support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of strategic Work Health and Safety (WHS) initiatives across the Department.  This is an exciting management opportunity for a high-performing, WHS professional who is passionate about creating safe, healthy and inclusive workplaces. Working closely with the Assistant Director, Strategic Work Health & Safety, you will play a key role in driving organisational safety performance, influencing strategic direction, and ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.

We are looking for leaders who can think beyond their own function, navigate complexity with sound judgement and focus on the work that will make the greatest organisational difference. You will build capability in others, use evidence and emerging insights to inform decisions, and lead with fairness, integrity and a strong commitment to public purpose.

To be successful in this role, you will bring your expertise and leadership in managing complex WHS matters including workers compensation, injury management and return to work matters. The position will require occasional travel to Muresk Institute, the Department’s specialised agricultural training facility located near Northam.

In the next 12 months the occupant will work on exciting initiatives that enhance workplace health and safety outcomes, and span across various strategic projects such as WHS Management System (WHSMS) Framework; Psychosocial Safety Strategy, Proactive Ergonomic and Good Work Design; Contractor Safety Management; WHS Risk Management Framework; WHS Training Needs Analysis; etc.

The Department is committed to improving the representation of women/culturally and linguistically diverse people in senior executive roles under its workforce diversity strategy. This opportunity is offered in accordance with section 31/section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 and female/culturally and linguistically diverse candidates who meet the selection criteria for this role will be prioritised for appointment. 

Employee Benefits
You will have access to a range of benefits which may include:

• Flexible work arrangements including flexitime and working remotely;
• Flexible leave arrangements, including study leave;
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Contact Officers;
• Career and professional development programs and opportunities; and
• Salary packaging options. 

Want to know more?
For full details of the role, eligibility requirements and what we are looking for, read the attached job description and application package. 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Jo Clifton, Assistant Director Strategic Work Health & Safety on (08) 6551 5975 or email Jo.Clifton@dtwd.wa.gov.au

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, including alternate methods of communication, please contact Human Resources via dtwdhr@dtwd.wa.gov.au or via (08) 6551 5071.

How to apply
Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit an application consisting of:

• a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume, providing sufficient information to enable an assessment of your skills and experience relevant to this role.
• a brief covering letter not exceeding twopages, relating your skills and experience to the selection criteria and expected leadership behaviours as outlined in the attached Job Description Form and the suitability requirements listed below. 

Suitability requirements for this position: 

• Eligibility – Demonstrated applied knowledge and experience leading and managing a team in WHS, Workers Compensation and Injury Management; Completion of or progression towards a relevant tertiary qualification
• Pre employment conditions – National Police Clearance
• Visa validity - To be appointed to a position at the Department, you need to be able to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia. Permanent appointments will require Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency or New Zealand Citizenship with unrestricted work rights. Fixed term appointments will require a valid working visa.

To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.

If you require assistance or cannot access the attachments, please contact us on (08) 9203 3735.

Please note…
The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. 

This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next twelve months. The Department may conduct further search activities after the closing date, if required, to extend the field of applicants. 

Applications close Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 4:00pm (WST).