Contact Officer
Jason Briggs, Director, TASC – 07 3303 0018
Closing date
Thursday 15 June 2017 at 11.00pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
How to apply
- In one combined word document include:
- your completed Application CoverSheet (the last page of this document),
- a submission outlining what you could bring to this position including your skills, experience and knowledge relevant to the job specific capabilities, maximum 2 pages/800 words; and
- your resume outlining your work history, relevant qualifications and training.
- Email your application to
Overview of Comcare
Comcare’s role is to have a positive impact on reducing injury and harm in the workplace. Comcare’s work underpins quality workplaces and plays a vital role supporting workforce participation and productivity.
Comcare’s four business priorities are:
Leading insurer—working with employers and employees to minimise harm in workplaces, facilitate return to work and recovery at work, and deliver sustainable management of the fund.
National regulator—working with employers, employees and other stakeholders to deliver consistent risk-based regulation to improve work health, safety and rehabilitation outcomes.
Excellence in scheme management and design—working with scheme participants to achieve sustainable and better practice national schemes.
Efficient and effective operations—working together to achieve our Outcome.
What we offer
Comcare offers employees attractive employment conditions, including:
Overview of the team and role
The TASC Program is a discreet program within Comcare’s Regulatory Operations Group, dedicated to the rollout of the nbn™network.
The primary focus of the program is risks relating to the removal and handling of Asbestos Containing Material; however, other risks associated with the rollout are considered and within the scope of the program.
The aim of the program is to ensure the highest levels of work health and safety are applied to the rollout[1] of the nbn™ network through a risk-based, cooperative and proactive approach.
TASC Inspectors will undertake Work Health Safety site inspections and audits. This includes verifyingcompliance with Commonwealth WHS legislation and Codes of Practice, as part of the nbn™ network rollout.The Inspector will work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders including employers, complainants, HSRs, employer associations, unions, federal and state government agencies.
The role delivers and assists to drive the provision of timely, high quality services in a nationally consistent, regional service delivery environment. The role requires working as a member of a team, with a significant degree of autonomy.
All team members are required to comply with relevant legislation, policies and procedures, including the APS Values and APS Code of Conduct.
TASC Inspectors need the ability to undertake intra and interstate travel as required.
Qualifications/Experience - Desirable
Diploma of Government (Workplace Inspection), Certificate IV in Government Investigation), Certificate IV in WHS, WHS Lead Auditor, or similar qualifications is desirable.
Previous experience in a regulatory role or WHS in one or more of the following industry sectors: government, construction, rail, manufacturing, transport, storage and warehousing, or public administration is desirable.
Job specific capabilities
- Proven ability to lead and undertake workplace inspections, applying contemporary investigation techniques to identify potential breaches of WHS legislation.
- Ability to lead and undertake audits against recognised criteria and identify non-conformances.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders at a senior level and to lead, drive and undertake prevention and awareness raising activities
Primary responsibilities
- Manage, coordinate and undertake a programs, projects and initiatives to achieve organisational goals. Establish clear plans and timeframes for the activity and implement and review performance objectively.
- Develop and maintain complex internal and external relationships with stakeholders. Provide appropriate advice and manage the resolution of issues or complaints.
- Make decisions using good judgement, expertise and knowledge under limited guidance.
- Model and promote a healthy and safe working environment, ethical behaviour and practices consistent with the APS Values and Code of Conduct.
- Mentor, coach, support, and provide regular feedback to teams/individuals to achieve goals and contribute toward team outcomes.
- Identify learning opportunities for self and others and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
- Represent Comcare at internal and external meetings and forums.
- Lead and undertake workplace inspections and identify breaches of Commonwealth WHS legislation.
- Lead and undertake preventative inspectorate activities including inspections, stakeholder engagement and presentations/forums.
- Lead and undertake workplace WHS audits against recognised criteria.
- Monitor and verify action plans agreed to with stakeholders.
- Manage complex WHS matters using persuasion and sensitivity.
- Communicate effectively (including public speaking) and maintain working relationships, both across the organisation and with employers, private sector and federal and state government agencies, specific to WHS.
- Develop and deliver presentations and provide advice to increase WHS awareness and competencies in the jurisdiction.
- Prepare high-level written work, including reports, case records, correspondence, briefings and submissions.
- Research, interpret and provide technical advice and support on legislative, policy or procedural issues.
In addition to the responsibilities outlined above:
- Participate in corporate learning and development activities.
- Promote workplace safety, equity and diversity and environment practices in the workplace.
- Demonstrate and model safe attitudes, values and behaviours in order to uphold your health and safety duties.
- Commit to, promote and model the APS Values and APS Code of Conduct.
How to apply
Your statement of claims against the job specific capabilities is your opportunity to demonstrate your competency and is the most important factor in determining whether your application will be short-listed.
Please address each specific capability and provide evidence of your suitability withexamples from your current or past role(s) which demonstrate how you meet the capability. The STAR approach is one way of presenting information. For each capability think about the following and use these points to form sentences:
Situation:Set the context by describing the circumstance whether you used the skills or qualities and gained the experience.
Task:What was your role?
Approach:What did you do and how did you do it?
Result:What did you achieve?
What was the end result and how does it relate to the job you are applying for?
For more information on how to apply for jobs in the Australian Public Service please go
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The Selection Process
Comcare uses a competitive merit process. This process will likely take approximately six weeks for shortlisting, interviewing, reference checking and offers to be made.
Eligibility and specific conditions of employment
- Australian citizenship
- Character clearance (police records check)
- Hold and maintain a full motor vehicle driver licence for at least the classification of a motor car.
For information on conditions of employment, please refer to our website via this link:
RecruitAbility Scheme
Comcare is committed to supporting the employment and career development of people with disability. Our participation in the APS RecruitAbility scheme means you will be progressed to further assessment if you declare you have a disability, opt into the scheme and meet the minimum requirements for the position.
How do I opt into the RecruitAbility scheme?
You will be asked to indicate if you wish to opt into the RecruitAbility scheme in the Application Cover Sheet. You must answer “yes” to the question asking if you would like to participate in the scheme. Simply declaring that you have a disability will not automatically include you in the scheme.
Reasonable adjustments
We provide reasonable adjustments such as access, equipment or other practical support at relevant stages of the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments, please indicate this under the relevant section of the Application Cover Sheet.
Details about the RecruitAbility scheme can be found at the Australian Public Service Commission’s website via this link:
Diversity and Inclusion
The range and nature of work in Comcare requires a workforce that reflects our diverse society. We are an inclusive employer and actively encourage and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing an environment that values diversity and supports employees to reach their full potential.
Comcare will accommodate all requests for reasonable adjustment for people with disabilities to assist in the application process and if successful, the inherent requirements of the position.
If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or assessment centre please inform the contact person listed on the front of this Information Pack.
Application Cover Sheet
Which location are you applying for? Click box to select an option
Perth Melbourne
Title / Birth Date (optional)
Surname / Given Name
Address
Preferred Name / State / Postcode
Contact Number(s) / (M) / (W) / (H)
Email Address
Current Employer
Position Title
Are you currently working in the Australian Public Service?
Substantive Level / Acting Level / AGS Number
Are you an Australian Citizen?
Have you received a redundancy benefit from an APS Agency or Parliament Service that has not expired?
Have you ever been found to have breached the APS Code of Conduct?
If yes, please specify employer’s name.
Do you have a disability?
Do you require any special arrangements to be made for assessment e.g. interview? If yes a member of the selection panel will contact you for more details
If you have a disability (according to the definition under the RecruitAbility Scheme), do you wish to opt into the scheme, and understand your application will need to be assessed as having met minimum requirements for the position?
Please provide two referees who have supervised and assessed your performance within the workplace
(with one current referee required)
Name / Relationship
Email / Contact
Name / Relationship
Email / Contact
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[1]Rollout refers principally to thenbnnetwork ™ build including the use of all technologies. It only includes activations which form part of nbn’s business or undertaking i.e. Fibre to the Premises/Basement