Workplace Health and Safety Advisor

Permanent Full Time

$ 95,403– $ 102,717pa (plus 11.5% super and annual pay increases)

Flexible working arrangements available including flexitime, WFH and the option of fortnightly or monthly RDOs.

Who we are

Surf Coast Shire Council delivers services from Lorne to Winchelsea to Torquay and the communities and townships in between. Locals here experience a sought-after quality of life – we are one of the safest and most  active communities in Victoria. When you work with us, you are helping our community and its environment thrive.

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful, and supportive workplace, living our values, and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community.

At Surf Coast, we work together, we see opportunity, we do what we say, and we make a difference.

Your New Career

This role sits within Council’s People and Culture Department and will be part of small WHS team focused on maintaining a safe and healthy working environment within our municipality. Your day may include tasks such as:

• Working on Surf Coast Shires ISO 45001 Safety Management System.
• Conducting field audits and working through corrective actions with different departments.
• Supporting injured workers through the return-to-work process and getting them back to pre-injury duties.

What you will bring to the Role

We are currently looking for a Work Health and Safety Advisor who is a compassionate and dedicated person who is driven by making a positive impact on how Council manages the health and safety of its employees and contractors.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Previous WHS skills and experience.
• Previous experience in the Return to Workspace either as a Return-to-Work Coordinator or being part of the planning process.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate at different levels.

Key Selection Criteria

Mandatory Qualifications, Experience and Requirements

• Two or more years’ experience in a workplace health and safety environment, preferably in a Construction or Contractor environment.
• Exposure to working on commercial & civil projects including understanding of construction processes and methods.
• Field auditing experience, preferably in a contractor environment.
• Formal Workplace Health and Safety qualifications. Minimum Certificate IV Work Health and Safety.
• Experience as a Return to Work Coordinator.
• Construction Industry Induction Card.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting and coaching business leaders in improving health and safety performance.
• Demonstrated experience in working independently and autonomously to support cross functional departments.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Qualification Check
• Current Victorian driver’s licence.(Minimum class C)
• You have the Right to live and work in Australia.
• A current WWCC.
• Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council).
• A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in Local Government
• Experience working within a workplace health and safety environment, particularly in Civil Works, Construction or Parks & Gardens.
• Formal Incident investigation and root cause qualifications (ICAMS, Taproot etc)
• Formal Training and Assessment qualifications and experience.
• Understanding and experience of health and safety industry accreditation including ISO 45001.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative, establish priorities, complete tasks and work with limited direction.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment.
  
   

What you’ll love working with us

Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.

We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Our Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.

There are numerous social activities throughout the year available as well as the benefits of:

• Flexible working arrangements including working from home and flexi time options, RDOs
• Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program
• Career development and learning opportunities, we help our people grow
• Purchase of additional annual leave
• Free onsite parking
• Leave loading.

For More Information

More information on the role accountabilities and the key selection criteria can be found in the position description above.

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Michael Brooker, Coordinator Workplace Health and Safety on 5261 0600.

How to apply

Applications are to be in Word or PDF format and should include a:

• cover letter
• statement addressing the selection criteria
• copy of your resume.

Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position.

Simply complete the application process by clicking the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch with you shortly regarding your application.

Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday 11 August 2024

Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer.