Senior Adviser Operational Safety

Permanent Full Time - 36.25 hours per week 

$98,246.92 to $104,849.12  Annually  + up to 12% super  

RCC Officers' Level 6  

A special place

At Redland City Council, you can help improve lives, while shaping your career in a truly special place. Situated on the stunning Redlands Coast, our team is creating an enriched, sustainable future for Redland City.

Here, every role matters … Together, we’re focused on serving our community. Join us so together we can improve the Redlands for today and tomorrow.

Your opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Health and Safety professional to join our dynamic team. As our Senior Adviser Operational Safety you will partner with Council to ensure the delivery of business objectives through the development and implementation of a contemporary Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) system. You will consult and work collaboratively within the HSW Group and more broadly with key stakeholders to strengthen outcomes for Council, including the continuous improvement of health and safety performance and ongoing development of organisational culture in relation to HSW standards and practices.

Guided by our Values, you will:

• Lead and assist the Safety and Psychosocial Health Team in the development and utilisation of strategic and operational processes, initiatives, and programmes to address and improve HSW risk profiles.
• Undertake proactive inspections and audits of Council work locations and processes to monitor departmental HSW implementation and performance.
• Lead and advise on the implementation of the HSW Management System across the Council departments to address and improve control of HSW hazards and their associated risks.
• Provide high level advice to people leaders and workers on the processes and practices that increase HSW maturity and maintain a culture that is focused on continuous improvement.

For full details, take a look at the Position Description.

What you’ll bring

First and foremost, you’ll need to live and breathe our Values, as they are fundamental to the way we go about our work and the relationships we build.

We would love to hear from you or someone you know who:

• Has knowledge of contemporary risk management processes, principles and legislation related to HSW coupled with demonstrated skills in providing technical advice and facilitating risk assessment for the management of critical risks.
• Demonstrates the ability to monitor and evaluate HSW performance through inspection, audit and investigative processes and to evaluate data in standard and bespoke IT software to provide informative reports.
• Has demonstrated knowledge of contemporary HSW systems approach and experience in developing, implementing and maintaining HSW Management Systems including procedures and supporting system documentation to address and improve control of HSW risks.

Why join us

We asked our people why they choose to work at Redland City Council. They say it’s about two things: feeling connected to the Redlands Coast as a truly special place and the incredible career and development opportunities at Council.

Here, you can:

• Improve lives, for today and tomorrow. You will make an impact in our organisation through developing and implementing a contemporary Health, Safety and Wellbeing system.
• Achieve, for the community and your career. We’ll support you every step of the way and you will have a huge impact on the work we do.
• Experience variety, and grow as a result. Upskill, try new roles and broaden your horizons. Council is an amazing place to grow and diversify professionally.
• Find the right balance to bring the best you. We offer attractive benefits, ongoing support and flexible working arrangements.

Here are some more reasons for loving working with us:

• Generous leave provisions such as paid parental leave and purchased leave scheme including 17.5% loading on annual leave!
• Ex-gratia day offered during the Christmas/New Year break
• Access to professional and leadership development programs and education/study assistance
• Mentoring and coaching opportunities to increase your industry knowledge and business acumen
• Diverse secondment opportunities for career development
• Reward and recognition programs
• Wellbeing programs and social club
• Access to discounts with over 400 leading retailers

Visit our careers page to learn more and read the stories of our incredible people.

Eligibility

• You'll hold a tertiary qualification in occupational health and safety (Diploma or Advanced Diploma) with relevant experience; or have an equivalent level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training, professional accreditation and qualification.
• You'll have comprehensive knowledge of the principles and legislation related to Work health and Safety with minimum five (5) years' experience in health and safety role within a large and complex organisation.
• You'll have a C Class Drivers Licence.
• Successful applicants will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
• To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

Ready to join us
 

Applications will only be accepted through Council’s Web Recruitment system or through OURspace for current Council employees. Hard copy and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

To be considered, applicants must submit a:

1. Cover letter (one page); and
2. Current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. Please read the Position Description and resume-based application instructions before applying for this role.

RCC utilises a merit-based recruitment process which may include various testing methods, such as psychometric testing and requesting the submission of a short video application from candidates after the advertisement closes.

Specific information on the position (201324) can be obtained by contacting Trudie Booth on (07) 3829 8***.  Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 12/05/2024.

At Redland City Council, we truly value the diverse skills, experiences and perspectives of our people. We’re focused on making Council an inclusive place, where everyone belongs and brings in new skills, diverse experiences and backgrounds that enable us to serve our community better.

Applications will not be accepted from a third party.