Kick-start your career in Work Health & Safety!
Fairfield City Council is looking for a motivated and proactive individual to join our team as a WH&S Trainee! This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to learn, gain hands-on experience, and build a career in ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of employees and the wider community.
Role Overview
As a WH&S Trainee, you will assist the WH&S team in implementing safety programs, policies, and practices to promote a safe working environment for all staff. You will play a key role in supporting the development, coordination, and delivery of health and safety programs while gaining practical knowledge in the regulatory and compliance aspects of WH&S.
What You’ll Do
- Assist the business in complying with WHS policies and procedures by identifying opportunities to minimise risk and injuries in the workplace through risk assessment.
- Perform operational activities and processes including assisting in completion of WHS documentation, drafting correspondence, maintenance of risk register, analysis of data to contribute to achievement of service delivery objectives.
- To ensure non-conformances, hazard notifications and accident investigations are rapidly addressed. Support the development and implementation of corrective actions and continuous improvement programs.
- Partake in Inspections such as Workplace Safety Inspections/contractor reviews. Applying comprehensive communication skills including preparation of reports, correspondence, collection of evidence, preparation of statements of evidence.
- Document Control: Maintain and complete documents to ensure that accurate records are kept and delivered to appropriate managers and staff within agreed time.
- Work Health and Safety Management Systems (WHSMS): ensure that you are competent in the content and implementation of Council WHSMS and ensure that you maintain its integrity in-line with WHS consultation requirements.
What We’re Looking For
- Current Year 12 student, recent school leaver, or early career professional
- A strong interest in workplace safety and a passion for ensuring the health and wellbeing of others.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively communicate safety procedures and policies.
- Ability to work well in a team and contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment.
- A keen eye for detail, with the ability to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- A proactive attitude with a strong desire to learn and develop your skills in WH&S.
- Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office) and the ability to learn new software quickly.
- A reliable and responsible work ethic, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
About the Traineeship
This traineeship is part of the Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety, delivered through a combination of on-the-job training and formal study over a 12-month period. The course will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills to become proficient in WH&S practices, regulations, and procedures.
What’s In It for You?
- Earn a wage while you learn, gaining valuable experience while completing your WH&S qualification.
- Receive on-the-job training and mentoring from experienced WH&S professionals, helping you develop the skills you need for a career in workplace safety.
- Gain real-world experience in WH&S compliance, risk management, and safety culture, preparing you for a range of career opportunities in both public and private sectors.
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements, helping you balance your work, study, and personal life effectively.
- Convenient location close to home, with free on-site parking available.
- Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program for any personal or professional challenges.
- Generous fifteen (15) days of paid sick leave per year to support you when you're unwell.
- Prioritize your health with access to two (2) additional days of paid sick leave per year as Wellbeing Days.
- Free access to library resources to support your studies and personal development.
- Discounted gym and leisure centre memberships, helping you stay fit and healthy.
- Ongoing personal and professional development programs designed to help you grow and advance in your career.
- A supportive and inclusive team environment, where your ideas and contributions are valued.
Your Contact Person
For any enquiries regarding the position, please contact Michael Milczarek, Operations Manager, People & Culture, on 9725 0345 or via email at peopleandculture@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au. A position description is attached and available on our Careers Page for your reference.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is Friday, 10 January 2025 at 11.59pm. Please note that candidates may be shortlisted and interviewed prior to the closing date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Ready to Join Us?
To apply online, visit Council’s website at www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/fccjobs.
Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening, which includes reference checks, work rights verification, medical examination, and may also include criminal history, working with children check, and qualification verification. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory completion of these.
Fairfield City Council is a smoke-free workplace and is an EEO employer. As an inclusive workplace, we support reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.
We kindly ask for no recruiters at this stage.
