AddressPermanent Full Time - 36.25 hours per week
$75,644.12 to $81,125.27 Annually + up to 12% super
A special place
At Redland City Council, you can help improve lives, while shaping your career in a truly special place. Situated on the stunning Redlands Coast, our team is creating an enriched, sustainable future for Redland City. Here, every role matters … Together, we’re focused on serving our community. Join us so together we can improve the Redlands for today and tomorrow.
Your opportunity
Are you passionate about promoting health, safety, and Wellbeing in the workplace? Do you have excellent organisational and communication skills? Redland City Council is seeking a dedicated and proactive Health, Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will support the Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Unit in the administration and coordination of HSW-related training, maintenance of HSW data and information, and provide administrative support for the Unit's day-to-day operations.
Guided by our Values, you will:
- Coordinate and provide administrative support for HSW training programs, occupational health and Wellbeing initiatives, fostering a positive organisational culture.
- Assist in data entry, compilation, and extraction of HSW information to evaluate performance across Council operations. Manage financial aspects such as raising purchase requisitions, processing creditor invoices and budget reporting.
- Establish effective relationships with stakeholders, providing assistance and advice to promote HSW services.
- Deliver high-quality customer service utilising your expectional stakeholder management skills.
- Develop personal skills and knowledge in HSW systems and processes to ensure continuous improvement in customer service.
- Stay updated with changes in HSW systems and processes, contributing to a team-based approach to meet objectives.
For full details, take a look at the Position Description.
What you’ll bring
First and foremost, you’ll need to live and breathe our Values, as they are fundamental to the way we go about our work and the relationships we build. We would love to hear from you or someone you know who:
- Highly developed administrative skills with the ability to work effectively as a team member in a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Unit. Please note prior experience within a Health and Safety team is not essential.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive issues and build trusted relationships with various stakeholders.
- Experience in supporting change and improvement initiatives through coordination of training or organisational culture programs.
- Proficiency in using IT software systems and programs for information processing and record maintenance.
- Excellent computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Knowledge of accounting and financial transaction requirements, demonstrated by experience in purchase ordering and budget monitoring.
Why join us
We asked our people why they choose to work at Redland City Council. They say it’s about two things: feeling connected to the Redlands Coast as a truly special place and the incredible career and development opportunities at Council.
Here, you can:
- Achieve, for the community and your career. We’ll support you every step of the way and you will have a huge impact on the work we do.
- Experience variety, and grow as a result. Upskill, try new roles and broaden your horizons. Council is an amazing place to grow and diversify professionally.
- Find the right balance to bring the best you. We offer attractive benefits, ongoing support and flexible working arrangements.
Here are some more reasons for loving working with us:
- Generous leave provisions such as paid parental leave and purchased leave scheme including 17.5% loading on annual leave!
- Ex-gratia day offered during the Christmas/New Year break.
- Access to professional and leadership development programs and education/study assistance.
- Mentoring and coaching opportunities to increase your industry knowledge and business acumen.
- Diverse secondment opportunities for career development.
- Reward and recognition programs.
- Wellbeing programs and social club.
- Access to discounts with over 400 leading retailers.
- Access to RedFlex – our flexible work program offering flexibility in how, when and where you work.
Visit our careers page to learn more and read the stories of our incredible people.
Eligibility
- Successful applicants will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits. (delete if not required)
- To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.
Ready to join us
Applications will only be accepted through Council’s Web Recruitment system or through OURspace for current Council employees. Hard copy and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.
To be considered, applicants must submit a:
- Cover letter (one page); and
- Current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. Please read the Position Description and resume-based application instructions before applying for this role.
RCC utilises a merit-based recruitment process which may include various testing methods, such as psychometric testing and requesting the submission of a short video application from candidates after the advertisement closes.
Specific information on the position (201323) can be obtained by contacting Trudie Booth on (07) 07 3829 8***. Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 10/07/2024.
At Redland City Council, we truly value the diverse skills, experiences and perspectives of our people. We’re focused on making Council an inclusive place, where everyone belongs and brings in new skills, diverse experiences and backgrounds that enable us to serve our community better.
Applications will not be accepted from a third party.
