Coordinator - Wellbeing And Safety

• A varied and challenging role, will see the successful applicant promote effective systems and practices across Gympie Regional Council in Wellbeing and Safety
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $107,656.12 plus up to 13% superannuation.
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and flexible work arrangements.

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm. Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history. Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally.

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

Role Overview

The People and Culture Branch have an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join the team in a permanent full-time capacity as the Coordinator Wellbeing and Safety.

The main focuses of this position will be to promote and improve effective systems and practices across Gympie Regional Council in WH&S and Wellbeing. This role will have carriage with the team for embedding a safety culture that positions council as a leader in WH&S and Wellbeing. Functional leadership is also required in areas such as safety, rehab, return of work, wellbeing, and a balancing lead and lag indicators.

The position will also provide proactive support and education to the organisation in all Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) matters, whilst ensuring provision of WHS services are aligned with the requirements and expectations of Council. This will be achieved by meeting the following responsibilities (however, not limited to):

• Provide expert technical advice, guidance, coaching and support to all stakeholders in council on Work Health and Safety (WH&S) matters including practical interpretations and application of the WH&S Act, Regulations, Codes of Practice and other industry guidelines relevant to Council.
• Manage rehabilitation function, and Workers Compensation portfolio of injured workers and related tasks ensuring compliance of Return to Work and Rehabilitation Legislation.
• Manage and maintain Safe Work Procedures, Safety Management System, SWMS, Registers and working documents.
• Monitor Council and Employee’s compliance with WH&S legislation, Council Policies and Procedures and refine WH&S performance indicators in consultation with key stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor the WH&S / Wellbeing team through effective leadership skills, including conducting performance reviews and training needs analysis for direct reports.
• Manage, plan and continuously improve WH&S related training / inductions for council in cooperation with the OD team.
• Identify initiatives and make recommendations regarding safety performance improvements including contributing to job and workplace ergonomics to manage and reduce workplace injuries and illnesses.

What we are looking for

To be successful in this position, you should have:

• Formal Qualification in WH&S (e.g. Degree/Diploma) or equivalent significant experience.
• Significant experience in a similar role with a medium sized organisation.
• Experience in effectively leading, managing and mentoring a team in a diverse work environment like local government.
• Highly effective stakeholder management skills with internal and external customers, including interpersonal skills of negotiation, influence, presenting & facilitating effectively in groups and with individuals.
• Highly developed skills to interpret and apply WHS legislation including Workers Compensation, Regulations, Codes of Practice, Policies etc. in the workplace.
• Significant Project management experience in a WHS / Wellbeing context in a mid-sized organisation
• Well-developed time management skills, including the ability to adapt to changing priorities and work across industry types eg construction, water, administration, planning, compliance, governance and others.

You should also have the following mandatory licences/competencies requirements:

• Certificate IV in Occupational Health & Safety as a minimum
• Formal training in incident investigation and / or a minimum of 5 years of experience
• Formal and recognised Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator training, with significant experience.
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence or above that is current and maintained.
• Construction Industry White Card.

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here.

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Manager People and Culture, Nick Sheehan on 07-54810639 or email nick.sheehan@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

What we offer?

• Flexible Work arrangements
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate.
• Long service leave after seven years.
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements.
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here. You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply

Keen to apply? Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below, as requested (please use an individualised email address as using another person's may effect your application, if you do not have one, please follow this link to create a Gmail account)
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 24th March 2024 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.