Work Health & Safety Business Partner

THE POSITION:

Fairfield City Council fosters a strong safety culture, championed by the General Manager and Executive Leadership Team. Operating as a Self-Insurer, the Council maintains a robust safety framework committed to ongoing enhancement, ensuring a resilient safe workplace environment. We are currently offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced WHS professional to join our diverse workforce, which encompasses a wide array of Work Health and Safety risks—from major construction projects,  childcare centres to leisure facilities, roads, waste management, logistics, libraries, and administration.

We seek a driven individual who can sustain and enhance our high safety standards across the Council through collaborative efforts. The WHS Business Partner will engage with both blue-collar and white-collar staff, offering guidance, support, and advisory services to facilitate safe, efficient, and practical operations. This role also carries responsibility for ensuring compliance of the WHS Management System with the Work Health and Safety Act and National Heavy Vehicle legislation (Chain of Responsibility).

ESSENTIAL: 

• Tertiary qualifications in Safety Management, Health Science, or relevant studies with 5 years’ experience in a WHS advising role,
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Sound knowledge in NSW Legal framework; WHS, COR, workers compensation, Codes of Practice and Australian Standards.
• Experience in dealing with SafeWork Authority.
• Practical experience in hazard and causation identification and making recommendations to reduce incidents

APPLYING FOR THE ROLE

Please submit a current resume and a brief cover letter (maximum 2 pages). Your cover letter should address suitability for the position using the Position Description as a guideline and include responses to the following questions:

1. Work Health and Safety Initiative:
   • Describe the biggest Work Health and Safety initiative you have been involved with.
   • What was your role in this initiative?
   • What actions did you take before and during the implementation of the initiative?
2. Chain of Responsibility Advice:
   • Describe a specific instance where you advised a manager on their Chain of Responsibility requirements.
   • What was the context or situation, and which elements of Chain of Responsibility applied?
   • What recommendations did you propose to improve compliance?
   • What was the outcome of your recommendations?

SALARY & EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

• Permanent Full-Time position, 70 hours per fortnight This position is a Grade 7 salary range is $101,670 with progression to $112,225 p.a. on demonstrated competencies, with performance progression to $119,095 p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation
•  Flexible work arrangements study assistance including up to 10 days study leave Wellbeing initiatives including Flu vaccination, discounted gym memberships and onsite gym.
• Free Onsite parking
• Significant leave benefits 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year (from your sick leave balance).
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years.

A Motor Vehicle allowance of $10,780 p.a is available 

FURTHER CONTACTS:  Enquiries regarding the position should be directed to Michael Milczarek on 9725 0104.

HOW TO APPLY:  Applications must address the knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience required in the Position Description. A position description is available from the contact person listed above, or from Council’s Website. To apply online visit Council’s website www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/fccjobs. Applications should be addressed to the undersigned and received by the closing date. Applicants must be prepared to undergo a medical examination at Council's expense.

Fairfield City Council is a smoke-free workplace and is an EEO employer. As an inclusive workplace, we support reasonable workplace adjustment. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and may be required to undertake a national police clearance as part of the recruitment process.