AddressHere at CBCity
The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council’s in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 21 key services incorporating childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 370,000 residents. We are an Award-Winning Council that is regarded as a Leader in the Sector including the most innovative company for 2021 and most progressive Council in 2022.
The role
Our Safety and Wellbeing Team has an exciting leadership opportunity as a Team Leader Safety and Wellbeing. Reporting directly to the Manager Safety and Risk, you will work alongside other leaders to lead the Safety and Wellbeing functions to ensure the implementation of the policies, procedures, programs and frameworks across the organisation. You will be empowered to support and lead the continuous improvement of all aspects of safety, wellbeing and injury management.
Duties will include but not be limited to:
- Assist to develop contemporary strategies, policies and systems which will drive and promote a positive Safety and Wellbeing culture that is responsive to organisational needs.
- Build strong working relationships across Council to ensure effective communication and implementation of initiatives.
- Encourage a commitment to engagement of organisational users of safety, wellbeing and injury management services.
- Advocate a preventative and proactive approach to safety.
- Review overall enhanced safety, wellbeing and injury management processes for the organisation.
- Conduct Safety and Wellbeing reporting in an appropriate way for different audiences.
- Provide support and education to staff to build Safety and Wellbeing awareness within the organisation.
*For a full list of duties, click here to review the position description.
You will have:
- Current Class C drivers’ licence.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in WHS or a similar discipline, or appropriate equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated experience at a functional and/or leadership level, especially WHS.
- Experience in Safety Management System design, documentation, implementation and coordination.
- Familiarity with interpreting provisions of relevant legislation.
- Experience in managing projects and/or programs across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Certificate IV Workplace Assessment and Training or RTW Coordinator accreditation is desirable however not essential.
The salary range for this opportunity starts at $118,408 (Grade J, Step 1) + Car Allowance + 11% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.
Click here to access salary information for all steps within the designated Grade.
What’s on offer:
- An attractive remuneration package.
- Family friendly and flexible environment including regular work from home.
- Embrace a better work-life balance with our Accrued Time Off program, designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
- Permanent Full-time position with Local Government conditions such as long service leave after 5 years, annual salary increases and generous parental leave options.
- Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
- An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
- Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.
For more information, please contact Annette Celle (Manager Safety and Risk) at annette.celle@cbcity.nsw.gov.au
You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply Now’ button and create a login using your email address and upload a:
- Resume; and
- Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.
Applications close Sunday, 10 March 2024
CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.
