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SalaryBand 3, $70,081 - $91,032 per annum (plus 11% superannuation)*
This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to make an important contribution to the community, building a career in a high growth area offering an idyllic lifestyle location that is close to national parks, lakes, rivers and coastal regions.
About the role
The OHS Advisor will assist with the development, implementation and monitoring of procedures, programs and strategies for improved physical and psychological Health and Safety (H&S) within East Gippsland Water's area of interest.
Duties will include but not limited to the following:
- Fostering line management accountability and ownership of OHS management.
- Input to the corporation's OHS Management Systems applicable to all aspects of EGW's operations and contractor works; including development, documentation, implementation, training and maintenance.
- Provide input to the development of EGW emergency response plans as required.
- Assist OHS internal audits across EGW network.
- Provide guidance on and adapt OHS programs (pulse checks/incident management/fatal risks/Mental Health Charter in line with the Safety Strategic Plan.
- Assist the Safety and Wellbeing Team with the review, development and implementation of an upgraded Psychological Safety Management System
- Undertake incident investigations and report writing.
- Assist with psychological or physical injury rehabilitation and return to work.
- Support EGW medicals for staff and other regulatory and wellbeing actions in line with the Annual OHS Plan.
Experience in the following would be a strong advantage;
- Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the application of OHS, Emergency and Risk management, systems implementation and management, continuous improvement management, and the relevant Australian and/or Victorian OHS legislation, ISO, Australian Standards and Codes of Practice/Compliance.
- Sound knowledge and innovation in consultative processes, training, quality assurance and management systems.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Excellent personal/facilitation skills and an ability to work effectively at all organisational levels.
What can you bring to the role?
This role can be accomplished through the following key areas;
- Qualifications in Work Health & Safety (WHS) or willingness to obtain
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to gain co-operation and assistance from and communicate effectively with EGW staff and contractors.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Good organisation skills with the ability to reprioritise.
- Excellent knowledge and demonstrated experience in the management of OHS.
- Proven ability to interpret legislation, regulations together with policies and procedures.
Position Description
You can obtain a full position description (containing Selection Criteria) by calling our People & Culture team on (03) 5150 4*** for more information.
Apply now!
We welcome your application by Sunday, 18th February 2024.
Applications should include a Resume and Covering Letter outlining your suitability for the role, with reference to the duties and responsibilities outlined in the position description, available below.
As part of our commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace, East Gippsland Water strongly encourages applications from experienced women and men, First Nations People, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+, and culturally diverse candidates to best represent and engage with communities in which we live and work.
* This role has been classified as a Band 3 position in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement. We reserve the right to remunerate with this classification with consideration to the skills, experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, complete a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.
