Address- Permanent Full Time – 35 hours per week
- Salary: $92,107 to $105,923 + car allowance of $10,450 pa + 11% super
- Potential for a 9-day fortnight, flexible working conditions, family-friendly policies and other outstanding employee benefits
About Us
Waverley is a diverse and innovative Council located in the heart of Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. With a broad range of services, programs and initiatives, Waverley is one of the leading local government areas in NSW. Taking in some of Sydney's most beautiful beaches including the world famous Bondi Beach, and encompassing part of Sydney's global economic corridor at Bondi Junction, Waverley Council is an amazing place to broaden your career.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated Safety Partner to join our dynamic Safety & Wellbeing team. This role is pivotal in enhancing work health and safety systems through excellent job design and proactive safety management. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in transforming our work environment and culture by providing expert WHS advice and support to our employees and leadership teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Integrate and enhance health and safety practices within council operations.
- Conduct comprehensive audits and inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Lead investigations into workplace incidents and develop preventive measures.
- Apply risk management strategies to mitigate potential hazards.
- Develop and review safety system documentation to keep key documentation up-to-date.
- Deliver training sessions to staff on various aspects of safety and injury management
- Provide strategic WHS advice and support tailored to specific business units.
- Influence and negotiate safety improvements at all organisational levels.
- Manage and optimise WHS compliance systems and safety platforms.
- Continually review and update our Work Health and Safety system in accordance with WHS Acts, Regulations, and Codes of Practice.
- Extensive involvement in workplace rehabilitation, managing Workers’ compensation claims, and facilitating effective return-to-work processes.
About You
- Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety, Injury Management and/or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in leading safety initiatives and stakeholder management within a diverse organisation.
- Proficient in the use of safety platforms and electronic systems for WHS management.
- Experience in workplace injury management, rehabilitation, and return-to-work practices.
- Excellent analytical and negotiation skills, with a capability to produce user-friendly safety reports and strategic analysis.
Please refer to the position description for detailed information on the position and required skills and experience. For more information contact Huy Huynh on 0481240***.
Benefits of Working at Waverley
- WFH 2 days a week
- Professional development opportunities
- Staff social club, weekly yoga and other fun staff activities
- Yearly flu shots, skin checks and annual health and wellbeing fair
- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Flexible working conditions, family friendly policies and other great employee benefits
Waverley Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates. We encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; young people; older workers; people with disabilities; LGBTQIA+; and other minority groups. If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our People and Culture team at **@waverley.nsw.gov.au
