Senior Safety Business Partner

Senior Safety Business Partner
People, Safety and Wellbeing
Permanent Full Time
Competency based LGO Level 5 $84,725 – LGO Level 6 $90,727 pa cash component plus superannuation plus commuter use of vehicle
Hervey Bay

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program - Boss to Coach and create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022 as well as winning the LGMA 2023 excellence in innovation award. We offer career and personal development, flexible working arrangements, novated leasing, employee discount program and many other great benefits. To see more about Council and what you could achieve working with us, please visit us on Linkedin

What we are looking for:

We are excited to be offering an opportunity to join our team as Senior Safety Business Partner. The role requires you as an experienced senior work health and safety practitioner to be able to work collaboratively, and confidently, while professionally providing sound safety advice and education to the workforce. . Your safety compliance advice and ability to interpret legislation, setting clear expectations, using open communication and fostering a positive safety culture within the business is a key function of the position. This role is responsible to manage staff and assist with strategic safety initiatives and improvements within the Safety and Wellbeing team.

Partnering with our directorates and key stakeholders, you will be experienced and highly motivated in delivering safety and wellbeing improvements, best practice solution and effective outcomes for Council.

Relocation assistance up to $6,000 is offered.

Please click here to view a full Position Description.

What you should have to apply:

Diploma (AQF 5) in WHS as a minimum

Demonstrated industry experience in line with position requirements

Excellent investigative skills

Strong safety focus and Business Partnering approach

Queensland Class “C” drivers’ licence

What’s nice to have:

AQF 6 or AQF 7 or higher in WHS

Experience or qualified Fire Safety Advisor

Experienced and/or Certified Safety Investigator

Experienced Drug and Alcohol tester

Experience in Risk Management

Experience with managing Chemicals and Chemical Manifests

Experience with Health Monitoring

Experience in internal auditing / compliance

Professional membership with Australian Institute of Health and Safety

What our Council can offer you:

Learning and Development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements,

Up to 12% employer super contribution

Study assistance program

Reward and recognition

24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program

Vaccinations

Paid Emergency Services leave

Application requirements:

To be considered applicants MUST supply:

Cover letter explaining suitability for the role

Resume

Applications close:

11pm Monday 4th March 2024

For further details please contact Glenda Bowater, Safety and Wellbeing Manager on 0482 793 159.

Some information about our Council:

Council provides a safe, secure and supportive environment where employees are encouraged and supported to reach their full potential.

TRAITS is an acronym for the values we consider to be integral to the way we go about our work and serve our community. These values are Trust, Respect, Accountability, Initiative, Teamwork and Service.

Council recognises that it is important for employees to be satisfied in their roles, to balance work and life demands and to deliver quality services to the community.

Some information about our Region:

If you’re tired of the City lifestyle and need a better work/life balance then the Fraser Coast is waiting for you!

Located 250kms north of Brisbane the Fraser Coast is a mix of stunning landscapes, islands, cities and towns.

From K’gari - the world's largest sand island to the heritage streetscapes of Maryborough; from the rich farmlands of Tiaro, to the sheltered waters of Hervey Bay.

Before starting your application:

Please ensure your cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and resume are complete in doc, docx or pdf format. PDF format is preferred.

Please note that:
Council undertakes a range of checks and assessment methods to assist in selection, including proof of vaccination where relevant, criminal history checks, Licence checks, psychometric testing, functional capacity testing and competency based testing.

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women, Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, and members of racial, ethnic and ethno-religious minority groups are encouraged to apply.