Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Bureau of Meteorology include:

• Manage OSO allocated budgets and resources for compliance and ensure activities are expended in a timely and risk assessed manner
• Planning, delivery, monitoring and reporting on operational network safety concerns to enterprise forums in alignment with the Bureaus risk management framework
• Coordinate and lead the OSO WHSE Governance board and represent OSO in enterprise compliance and Safety forums.
• Where appropriate oversee and or manage critical WHSE remediation works.
• Coordinate a safety inspection and survey program that is integrated into EAMS utilising modern technology and methods, participate in field inspections processes where practical and provide guidance on remediation costings.
• Build capability and responsiveness within and capitalise on the expertise at hand. Identify gaps and areas of improvement and innovation across the network and work with others to realise these enhancements.
• Oversee OSO Business Continuity and risk management including representing OSO on critical Incident Management.
• Work closely with Enterprise WHSE resources to communicate and ensure that the OSO WHSE and regulatory knowledge is in line with industry best practice and regulatory considerations.
• Model APS Values, understand and promote an inclusive environment that respects and values diversity and complies with the Diversity and Inclusion Statement of Commitment.
• Complying with all Bureau work, health and safety policies and procedures, and taking reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of employees, contractors and visitors who may be affected by your conduct.

Mandatory Eligibility & Security Clearance

Applicants must satisfy the following statutory and organizational requirements:

• Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, candidates must generally be Australian citizens to be eligible for engagement.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance (Baseline, Negative Vetting 1, or Negative Vetting 2 as required by the agency).
• Probationary Period: Employment may be subject to a probationary period, character checks, and pre-engagement screening.
• Flexible working arrangements, including work from home, are available subject to operational requirements
• The Compliance and Risk manager is responsible for the management, planning, delivery, monitoring and reporting of OSO's compliance and risk management obligations including but not limited to internal auditing, mandatory reporting and WHSE engagement that supports the safe construction and operation of the Bureaus observing assets across Australia and the Antarctic.
• A degree or diploma of an Australian educational institution, or a comparable overseas qualification, which is appropriate to the duties; OR other comparable qualifications, which are appropriate to the duties.
• RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability. This initiative/program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts. For clarification please contact the advertising agency.

Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits

Work Model: Flexible. Details: Flexible working arrangements, including work from home, are available subject to operational requirements.

Australian Public Service positions provide comprehensive Commonwealth benefits including a standard 15.4% employer superannuation contribution, attractive leave provisions, and structured career progression pathways across the Australian Public Service.