Greater Hume Council Road Safety Officer

About Greater Hume

Greater Hume Council is a large rural Council with a focus on responsibility, growth and sustainability. We are based in southern New South Wales, right near the Murray River, bordering Victoria and the local government areas of Albury, Federation, Lockhart, Snowy Valleys and Wagga Wagga Councils. Our offices are dispersed across Holbrook, Culcairn and Jindera, all a short drive to the shore of Lake Hume.

We offer a broad range of services such as swimming pools, libraries and early year’s services through to waste collection, planning permits and major capital works development. Our staff appreciate our flexible approach to work life balance and our friendly, inclusive atmosphere. We enjoy delivering a high standard of meaningful, varied work to our diverse rural communities.

About the Position

Road Safety Officer (RSO) has the opportunity to work across both Greater Hume Council and Lockhart Shire Council local government areas to work within Council’s multi-disciplinary functions, to promote Road Safety strategies and to develop education programs to promote Road Safety awareness.

The RSO works closely with a range of key stakeholders, including residents, community groups and government agencies such as Transport for NSW, to assist with implementing Road Safety strategies and local initiatives to surrounding communities.

Greater Hume and Lockhart Shire are searching for an experienced Road Safety Officer to coordinate the development and implementation of a Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan across both Council areas. The position will also provide support in other traffic and transport areas of both Councils.

As Road Safety Officer, you will:

· Develop and implement both Councils’ Road Safety Strategic and Three Year Action Plan with particular emphasis on projects that utilise the Safe Systems approach to Road Safety

· Facilitate the Local Government Road Safety Program, fostering existing partnerships and encouraging wider community ownership and participation in Road Safety issues

· Apply the Local Government Road Safety Program Guidelines

· Contribute to state-wide and regional Road Safety

· Consult with the local community (including Council colleagues, service providers, local stakeholders, businesses, groups and individuals) to develop and deliver Road Safety projects using the Safe Systems approach to Road Safety

· Consult with local and state government agencies and peak representative bodies, the media and educational establishments in order to develop a platform for delivering the Road Safety message

· Undertake functions associated with meeting reporting, monitoring, evaluation and budget management requirements according to the Programme Agreement between the two Councils (the employer) and Transport for NSW (the funding body).

Why work with Greater Hume Council and Lockhart Shire Council?

As Road Safety Officer, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

· 35 hour week and 9 day fortnight with a fortnightly rostered day off (RDO) creating a healthy work-life balance

· 11% Superannuation contribution, plus the option to salary sacrifice

· 4 weeks annual leave, including a paid shut down over Christmas and New Year

· 3 weeks sick leave upfront

· Ongoing access to professional development, with Council assistance up to $8,000 at Greater Hume

· Professional development days every year

· Wellbeing programs including 24/7 EAP access, flu injections, skin checks and weekly Physiotherapist visits

· Annual salary review opportunities.

In addition to the above, the position attracts an annual salary ranging between $83,106 to $93,000+ 11% Superannuation, working 35 hours per week and a 9 day fortnight. A commuter use vehicle will also be supplied in addition to the salary package. The preferred applicant will have the choice of working from Greater Hume Council, or Lockhart Shire Council as a base location, with the requirement to travel between locations as required.

If you believe you can add even greater value to Road Safety initiatives across Greater Hume and Lockhart Shire Council and would like to have a confidential discussion about the opportunity on offer across both locations, please contact Greater Hume Council's Manager Traffic and Infrastructure, Michael Oliver on 0260 360 160.

Applications will be received until 12 noon Tuesday, 2 April 2024. Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to closing date for interview.