Project Manager Workplace Health And Safety (Px 01/24)

(2 Year Fixed Term Position)
The City of Cockburn recently embarked on an organisational transformation journey, with the purpose to elevate the City’s current good standing in delivering outstanding service to the Cockburn community in a more progressive and contemporary delivery model, to achieve our vision of Cockburn, the best place to be.
Be a safety communicator and connector
Being the best place to be, is more than just words here at the City of Cockburn. In a world of uncertainty, we need to create and sustain a safe working environment, one that drives continuous improvement, embraces design, compliance and fosters a positive safety culture. This role will also provide leadership to our Workplace Health and Safety team, comprising of 5 dedicated and passionate individuals.
We have created a new role that will focus on the development and implementation of key strategic safety projects that don’t just tick a compliance box but that build and drive safety leadership, accountability, and culture across whole of business.
We are looking for an experienced safety leader who can actively engage with all members of our workforce so that safety is a priority; building systems and programs that provide a dedicated focus and whole of business compliance-based approach to Health and Safety, while ensuring sustained support and expert counselling to our leaders.
Can you deliver the following?

• A passion and dedication for all things Health and Safety
• Inspire and influence safety behaviours across all levels of the business
• Ability to build and nurture relationships that drive a positive safety culture
• Ability to utilise data, trends and lessons learnt to drive continuous improvement
• Expert knowledge of safety management systems and legislative compliance
• Can apply creative and well-developed problem-solving skills and resources

How to Apply: Please read the attached position description and selection criteria for a full understanding of the role before applying. Then click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button on the City’s webpage (www.cockburn.wa.gov.au/employment) and complete the online application.
Please prepare a detailed cover letter addressing the selection criteria for the role. Show us why this role should be yours! Don’t forget to attach your current resume.
Closing Date: Friday, 19 January 2024 at 6:00pm
Base Salary: An attractive package will be offered to the right candidate.
Information: Chantelle Hanrahan, Acting Executive People and Transformation 0448 087 765
About the City of Cockburn
Our purpose is to ‘Support our communities to thrive by providing inclusive and sustainable services which reflect their aspirations.’
The City of Cockburn is a nationally recognised leading local government. With 120,000 residents, $1.6 billion in assets and 530 FTE staff, it is a major organisation within the Perth metropolitan region. By joining the team at the City of Cockburn, you will work within an organisation that is proud of what it achieves for its community and has a focus on our people and their development.
The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to this date.
The City of Cockburn is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people of all ages and people with disability.
Applicants are required to demonstrate a commitment to the City of Cockburn values of Safety, Customer Service, Excellence, Accountability and Sustainability.
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