Temporary Vacancy This position is a fixed term, full-time opportunity for up to twelve (12) months commencing as soon as possible with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency. This selection process may be used to fill other similar at level vacancies that arise within twelve (12) months. Applicants deemed suitable but not recommended may be considered for those roles.

About Us

As Western Australia’s leading hazard management agency, DFES performs a critical role coordinating emergency services for a range of natural disasters and emergency incidents threatening life and property. By empowering our people, we create a diverse and capable organisation where we are united and supportive allowing us to work better together. It’s crucial that as a collective, our employees, volunteers and the general public have all the tools they need to safely and effectively manage emergency events. To learn more about the Department and what we have to offer, please visit our website here.

About the Role

Are you passionate about creating safer, healthier workplaces where people can thrive? This is an exciting chance to lead and shape the organisation’s approach to work health and safety, workers’ compensation, and employee health and wellbeing. In this key leadership role, you will drive strategic initiatives that support the wellbeing, safety and success of our workforce. You will provide expert advice on complex and emerging health and safety matters, lead innovative and evidence-based programs, and help ensure our people are supported to perform at their best. Working collaboratively with leaders across the organisation, you will build strong relationships, influence decision-making, and champion a positive culture where safety, wellbeing and continuous improvement are everyone's responsibility. You will also play a vital role in strengthening organisational capability, improving injury management and recovery-at-work outcomes, and ensuring we continue to evolve our approach to workforce health and wellbeing.



This is a rewarding opportunity for a strategic and people-focused leader who is motivated by making a genuine difference to employees, teams and organisational performance.

Leadership Behaviours

Leadership Behaviours are applicable to this role, and you are expected to demonstrate the relevant behaviours aligned to the context of Leading Leader s. Additional details on expected behaviours are attached.

Employment Conditions and Additional Information

DFES is an emergency services organisation and all employees may be required to work or travel outside of normal business hours to assist with emergencies and additional allowances may apply.

An executive search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment to this role.

Benefits of Working With DFES

- Free 24/7 access to an on-site gym.
- Opportunities to assist during statewide emergency incidents.
- Great work/life balance through flexible working and leave arrangements.
- Long service leave after 7 years.
- Paid parental leave as well as other attractive leave options.
- Access to salary packaging options.
- Professional Career Development Opportunities.

Eligibility To Apply

- You must be an Australian Citizen or hold permanent residency to be considered for permanent appointments or hold a working visa covering the term of the contract (proof must be provided with your application) to be eligible for this position.
- National Police Certificate A condition of employment for new employees of DFES is that a current National Police Certificate (less than 3 months old) is provided prior to commencement.

Choice of Super





Choice of Super The Fire and Emergency Services (Superannuation Fund) Regulations 1986 , prevents DFES from offering choice of super for permanent appointments. Those appointed permanently, only have the following two options:

- Remain with their existing GESB Superannuation account; or
- Join the Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Fund (Click here for more information).

Those appointed on a fixed term contract do have choice of super, however if converted to permanent, employees will need to choose one on the two options listed above.

Integrity and Honesty

Integrity and honesty are key requirements of this role. Applicants are advised that:

- Selection panels may contact non-nominated referees to facilitate subsequent verifications during the selection phase.
- Applicants are required to give permission to selection panels to contact past employers for background and integrity checks to facilitate subsequent verifications during the selection phase.
- DFES will test and validate claims about integrity and honesty by undertaking referee checking with past supervisors that includes questions relating to integrity.
- Qualifications, membership and associations will be verified with the relevant university or organisation. Please ensure you complete, sign and scan the Authorisation to Conduct Background Check Form (refer attached) and submit it along with your application.

DFES Supports Diversity and Inclusion

DFES supports inclusion and diversity and advocates the value of inclusiveness where all DFES personnel are encouraged to contribute fully and are recognised and valued for their differences in an environment that is free from discrimination and the negative effects of bias, both conscious and unconscious. People from culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal Australians and people with a disability are encouraged to apply. DFES may prioritise recruitment decisions based on the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).

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📌 Assistant Director Health Safety and Wellbeing (City of Cockburn)
🏢 Department of Fire and Emergency Services
📍 City of Cockburn