The key duties of the position include:

The Role

The acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines is an historic and transformative endeavour for Australia. The whole-of-nation effort to safely and securely deliver the cutting edge nuclear-powered submarine program will transform Australia’s economic and national security landscape for decades to come.

The APS 6 Work Health Safety and Environment (WHSE) Specialist works within the Chief Operating Officer Division to perform complex work health safety and environment specialist work within an integrated workforce. They work within a team and are to apply their specialist knowledge and understanding of WHSE, legislation, regulations and codes of practice to support activities within the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA).

The APS 6 Work Health Safety Specialist will:

- Contribute to the development, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of ASA safety management system, governance, policies and procedures..
- Provide specialist advice and support across safe systems or work, governance, assurance, risk, incident management and organisational learning activities.
- Collect, analyse, interpret and report on data to support decision making and continuous improvement..
- Support assurance activities, audits, risk assessments, investigations, corrective actions and governance reporting.
- Work collaboratively across the broader internal and external WHSE community and with other work health and safety specialists to provide good outcomes.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders on complex WHSE matters, anticipating and responding to stakeholders’ needs and expectations to achieve work unit and ASA outcomes.
- Evaluate activities and processes for compliance with WHS and Environmental legislation, policies and procedures relevant to the ASA. Coordinate and manage the development, implementation, monitoring and performance reporting of WHSE statistics.

About our Team





As part of the Australian Submarine Agency, you will play a key role in supporting the safe delivery of one of Australia's most significant national capability programs. Working alongside highly skilled and diverse professionals, you will contribute expert Work Health and Safety leadership to ensure the wellbeing of our workforce and the integrity of our operations.

We foster an inclusive and collaborative culture built on respect, professionalism, safety and security, recognising that our people are our greatest asset. We offer professional development, flexible working arrangements, and unique opportunities to build your career.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are a dynamic organization seeking employees who are agile, innovative and energised by high-paced work. We are seeking highly motivated and collaborative minded people who will have the prospect to contribute to a once in a lifetime program.

Our ideal candidates will bring the following attributes and skills to the role:

- Ability to interpret and apply WHS and Environmental legislation, regulatory s requirements and safety management system principles within a complex operating environment.
- Assist with the development and implementation of safety management plans.
- Knowledge of and experience in continuous improvement as it relates to WHSE.
- Ability to carry out WHS and Environmental audits, support WHSE Workplace Inspections and support WHSE education.
- Ability to undertake job safety analysis to develop safe working procedures.
- Assist with the development of a WHS Risk Management Register.




- Highly developed inter-personal skills.
- Ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders.
- The ability to think critically with well-developed problem solving skills.

Eligibility

Security Clearance:

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.

Getting to know the Australian Submarine Agency

The Australian Submarine Agency was established on 1 July 2023 and is responsible and accountable for the management and oversight of Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program. Australia’s acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines through the AUKUS partnership will be critical to ensuring our Defence Force has the capabilities needed to keep Australians safe. The Australian Submarine Agency operates under the Defence portfolio and maintains strong linkages with the Department of Defence. Our workforce comprises a mixture of Australian Public Servants, Australian Defence Force members and contractors. At the Australian Submarine Agency, you will enjoy experiences and opportunities that, as an APS employee, you simply would not get in any other organisation. You are able to undertake interesting, challenging and unique work. This ranges from intelligence and strategic policy right through to human resources, communications, infrastructure and engineering, and information technology. As part of the Australian Submarine Agency you will be working at the cutting edge of capability delivery, supported by professionalisation pathways so you can continue to develop, along with unique and varied career opportunities. Our people are capable, committed and diverse. We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect and collaboration and prioritises safety and security. Our greatest asset is our people. We offer flexible working arrangements and a range of formal and informal professional development opportunities.

📌 Work Health and Safety and Environmental (WHSE) Specialist (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Submarine Agency
📍 Canberra