Occupational Health And Safety Administration Officer

We Are East Gippsland Shire

East Gippsland is a natural playground with over 21,000 square km of land including high country, nine national parks, two significant marine parks, Australia’s largest navigable inland lake system and stunning coastlines included!

East Gippsland Shire Council is a large regional council covering 10% of Victoria. With a workforce of over 600 passionate community members, EGSC offers challenging and rewarding skills development and the ability to work with a range of teams across a range of locations.

A unique blend of nature, culture, and recreational opportunities, East Gippsland Shire is a captivating destination for those looking to broaden their skills whilst enjoying an enviable lifestyle.

The Opportunity

As the OHS Support Officer, you’ll take on a range of corporate, administrative and project support responsibilities to enable the OHS team to deliver its Occupational Health and Safety obligations across Council.

Your main tasks will include:

• Document management and preparation for the OHS Coordinator and OHS Team
• Accurate and timely correspondence with customers and stakeholders
• Providing administrative support to the Manager Governance, OHS Coordinator and OHS Team
• Attending OHS meetings and coordinating follow-up actions
• Organise and provide support for engagement activities and stakeholder consultation undertaken by the OHS Team
• Maintaining and processing the OHS reporting system

This is a permanent, full time opportunity and is based from the Lakes Entrance office.

Things You’re Proud Of (Key Selection Criteria)

• Relevant qualifications and/or a minimum of three years’ experience in a high-level administrative or project support role.
• Excellent computer skills and demonstrated experience in using a variety of database programs and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated focus on attention to detail, and an ability to provide a consistently high quality of work.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation.
• Knowledge of OHS duties and responsibilities of key positions within an organisation.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with demonstrated experience in working to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work with limited supervision, set priorities, solve problems, and work well in a team environment.
• A current, valid Victorian driver’s license.

If successful, you will need to undertake a police check and pre-employment medical check. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.

Things We’re Proud Of

• Monthly ADO schedule
• Flexibility to work from home
• Opportunities for professional development including study assistance
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Annual leave loading
• Employee Assistance Program and Social Club
• Great work-life balance, so close to great holiday destinations, beaches, mountains, parks and lakes.
• Work on a banded salary that increases annually to the top end of the band.

How To Apply

If this sounds like your next move, apply now and attach:

1. A cover letter stating why you are interested in the position and what you will bring to East Gippsland Shire Council 
2. A current resume which includes your personal details, education, qualifications, work experience and the contact details of two (2) work-related referees.
3. A statement providing detailed responses to each of the key selection criteria as stated in the position description.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday 5 December 2023. 

Questions? For a confidential discussion about the position or to learn more, please contact Lindsay Grigg, OHS Coordinator, on (03) 5153 9***.

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.