About the position:
The City has a unique and exciting opportunity for a Work, Health and Safety specialist to join our organisation. We are looking for a driven professional to lead our Work Health & Safety team in the implementation and ongoing continuous improvement of WHS systems.
This position will coordinate the implementation, ongoing maintenance and improvement of the City WHS system and practices, and contribute to effective safety, health and wellbeing planning and performance management across the organisation.
This is a full time, five (5) year fixed term position with the possibility of extension.
Key accountabilities:
For further information view the position description: Senior Safety Specialist (Ref: 1105)
To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Natalie Hope, Manager People, Safety & Wellbeing on 08 9956 6936.
Position requirements:
The City is seeking a self-motivated Safety Specialist with comprehensive experience implementing WHS Systems and ensuring organisational compliance to WHS legislation. Ideally the successful applicant will possess a degree in Work Health & Safety and relevant experience or lesser qualification with extensive experience.
Comprehensive experience leading a Work, Health & Safety team is a must, and demonstrated experience collaborating with leadership teams are highly regarded.
Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.
Remuneration and benefits:
This role is offered as a five (5) year fixed term contract and a remuneration package commensurate to knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications will be offered.
Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:
About the City
Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.
The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.
Interested in applying?
To be considered for this vacancy, you must include the following documents in your application:
Applications should be emailed to the Chief Executive Officer at council@cgg.wa.gov.au or sent to: City of Greater Geraldton, PO Box 101, Geraldton WA 6531 by 11-Feb-2025 4:00 PM
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City Of Greater Geraldton,Western Australia,Australia
City Of Greater Geraldton,Western Australia,Australia