The role requires strong stakeholder engagement across Command Teams, vessel personnel, contractors and subject matter experts to ensure compliance with WHS legislation, Defence policy and Navy safety requirements.

Key responsibilities

- You will lead and assure WHS compliance, undertake risk assessments and investigations, conduct audits and assurance activities, and contribute to the continuous improvement of WHS policies, procedures and management systems.
- You will provide practical advice on complex safety matters, monitor WHS performance and emerging risks, prepare high-quality briefs and reports, and support governance forums and safety committees.
- Operating independently and within multidisciplinary teams,



you will promote a positive safety culture through coaching, education, collaboration and the application of contemporary WHS best practice in a dynamic maritime environment.
- Candidates will consider these requirements when assessing their suitability for the role.

What you need

- Completion of Certificate IV, Diploma or Degree in Work Health and Safety.
- Extensive experience in Work Health and Safety and/or Environmental Science working with various stakeholders in a maritime and or high-risk workplace.

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📌 Work Health & Safety Officer (Northern Territory)
🏢 Department Of Defence
📍 Northern Territory