AddressHealth, Safety & Wellness Partner - Level 6, $114,945.64
The Town
Port Hedland is a dynamic, diverse town in Western Australia's beautiful Northwest that enjoys a relaxed lifestyle. We are proud of our stunning landscapes, Aboriginal heritage, vibrant multicultural community, and our significant resources industry. At the Town of Port Hedland, let your career take-off as you tackle challenges unique to the region, collaborate with a range of people from all walks of life and become part of a vibrant team that is making real change in the Pilbara.
The Town holds the WorkSafe Plan Gold Certificate (May 2022) and the LGIS Diligence in Safety Tier 3 Silver Certificate. At the Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards at the end of 2023 the Town was recognised as the Winner of the best intervention to address a psychosocial hazard in the workplace.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Health, Safety & Wellness Partner to join a highly engaged Human Resources team within the Office of the CEO Directorate on a permanent full-time basis.
This role actively partners with leaders and employees across indoor and outdoor sites to continue to improve the Town's workplace health and safety culture.
This position will report directly to the Principal Health, Safety & Wellness and will be empowered to provide up to date WHS advice and coaching by promoting health and safety initiatives, awareness and fostering a culture of proactive injury and hazard prevention for all employees, contractors, volunteers through compliance in line with the relevant Workplace Health and Safety Acts and Regulations.
The Health Safety & Wellness Partner will assist in the implementation, compliance and management of the Town's Safety Management System and facilitate health and safety meetings. Key aspects of the role will include conducting regular safety inspections, audits, safety investigations, providing functional administrative support and the administration of workers compensation claims and injury management.
Our ideal applicant will be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills, time management, high attention to detail and have a proactive attitude. You will require a high level of writing and verbal communication skills, as well as fast and efficient reporting writing skills.
You will be joining the team at an exciting time as the Town embarks on a culture of change with embracing of a wide range of new technologies, a large capital works program, and a number of other projects that make the Town a desirable place to live and work.
For further information, please view the attached position description.
Work Related Requirements
The preferred applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol assessment to be considered for the role, as well as possess:
- Tertiary qualification in Work, Health & Safety (Certificate IV or higher)
- Level of mobility must allow for employees to comply with Emergency Evacuation Procedures
- Workplace First Aid
- National Police Clearance
- Current 'C' class drivers license
- Rights to work in Australia
Employee Benefits
In addition to the salary our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include:
- Additional support for housing reimbursement & utilities assistance
- Six weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Relocation assistance up to $5,000
- Wellness program (includes free gym membership, pool passes etc.)
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Paid parental leave
How to Apply
Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
If you are unable to apply online, please forward your application documents to Human Resources, Attention "Confidential Advertised Vacancy" either by:
Post: PO Box 41, Port Hedland WA 6721
Hand: Civic Centre, McGregor Street, Port Hedland WA 6721
Applicants are advised to write a cover letter of no more than two (2) pages outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience will contribute to their success in this position. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their application is received in full prior to the closing date and time.
Suitable applicants may be considered for appointment to similar vacancies during the six-month period following the conclusion of this recruitment process.
For further information about this position please contact Sandra Brockwell, Principal Health, Safety & Wellness on (08) 9158 93***or .au
The Town reserves the right to commence shortlisting prior to the closing date.
Applications close at 11:45 PM on Sunday, 12 May 2024
The Town of Port Hedland is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities.
