Safety and Risk Officer

Applications are invited for the position of Safety and Risk Officer, based at Council's Administration Centre.  The successful applicant shall be responsible for assisting in the development of risk management policies, procedures and systems.

For more information about Inverell Shire Council and the Safety and Risk Officer position please click here to access the Position Profile.

Applicants should address the following selection criteria:

Essential:

Qualifications

• NSW Class C Drivers Licence.

Skills and Experience

• Proven ability to interpret legislation, undertake high level research and apply sound judgement and analysis to ensure compliance with applicable legislation and policies.
• Proven ability and satisfactory experience in Workplace Health and Safety with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in related field.

Desirable:

 Qualifications

• Commencement, progression and/ or completion of a risk management qualification acceptable to the Director Corporate and Community Services.

Employment will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Local Government (State) Award 2023.  The classification for the position will be in a range from Operational Band 1, Level 4, Grade 8 to Administrative/Technical/Trades Band 2, Level 2, Grade 10.  Salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience and will be in a range from $1,190.02 to $1,411.12 gross per week. Enquiries in relation to the nature of the position may be made by speaking directly with Council’s Workforce Services Coordinator, Stephen Jones, on (02) 6728 8288.

Please submit your application online by going to the Council Employment Section at www.inverell.nsw.gov.au. Letters of application submitted online are to be addressed to the General Manager, and will close on Tuesday, 13 May at 4:30pm.  Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke free work environment.