WHS Coordinator

Join an organisation where you’re on a fast track for growth; whatever that looks like for you. Whether you are focused on growing your career, your family or yourself, Edward River Council is wide open for opportunity. We are growing our services and our region, and we’re looking for dynamic leaders and specialists to join our high-performing team. 

This is a new opportunity to drive transformational change in safety culture which will ensure our people stay safe.  If you’re ready to put in the yards, work alongside a great team and build the systems and processes to support a safe and healthy workplace, this role is for you. 

 About You: 

• Are you a dedicated safety professional with a passion for workplace health and safety, and a deep understanding of WHS legislation and risk management?   
• Do you have a background in managing workplace health and safety frameworks with the ability to have courageous conversations that challenges the status-quo? 
• Are you a true people-person, who can engage with all team members in the workplace and embed a ‘safety first’ approach to everything that we do?  

 About your new Role: 

As our WHS Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring safety systems, policies and processes are contemporary, compliant, understood and embraced by everyone across the organisation driving a culture of ‘safety first’. Reporting to the Manager of Governance, Safety & Risk, you will be responsible for: 

• Coordinating the development and implementation of safety awareness framework, programs and delivering WHS training and development programs, collaborating with teams to improve WHS culture 
• Coordinating WHS committee activities and Council's WHS audit program 
• Managing WHS registers and compliance and overseeing accident/incident investigations whilst overseeing claims management and co-ordinating return to work programs 
• Developing, implementing, monitoring and improving WHS systems whilst ensuring regulatory and statutory reporting requirements are met. 

Do You Have These Key Attributes? 

• Contemporary experience and knowledge in safety systems aligning back to risk management. 
• A collaborative approach to relationship building to achieve organisational goals and strong WHS culture. 
• Ability to develop and implement required Work Health and Safety documents and training materials to drive ‘safety first’ culture. 

What’s on Offer? 

• A chance to make a life-changing impact through keeping our people safe at work. 
• Full time, permanent role with a flexible 70-hour fortnight inclusive of flexible working arrangements including hybrid. 
• Competitive salary in the range of $81,621 to $101,934 + 11% super. 
• Supportive work environment that values Leadership, Excellence, Accountability and Delivery. 
• Opportunities for professional development, ongoing training and career progression. 
• A chance to contribute positively to the Edward River community. 

 Essential Qualifications and Experience: 

• Diploma of Work Health and Safety or equivalent experience in a comparable role combined with ongoing professional development. 
• Contemporary experience in safety system management and return to work programs. 
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and risk management standards. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively. 
• National Police check or willingness to obtain. 
• Current Drivers Licence. 
• Desirable:  
• Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator Certification. 
• Experience in Local Government.  
• Certificate IV Training and Assessment. 
• WHS Construction Induction Certificate (White Card).  

 Why work at Edward River Council? 

At Edward River Council, our values are not just words on a page – they guide our decisions, actions, and the way we interact with each other and our community. Embrace an environment that fosters: 

• Leadership: Lead with empathy and integrity. 
• Excellence: Continually strive for excellence in service delivery. 
• Accountability: Commit to transparency and honesty in all dealings. 
• Delivery: Dedicate yourself to outstanding community service. 

We are committed to fostering a workplace that is inclusive, diverse, and conducive to both personal and professional growth. When you join us, you become part of a team dedicated to delivering results for our community and outstanding service to our customers. We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace.  

If you need assistance with the application process, please contact Council’s People and Culture team. 

Discover a new era in local government: 

Be a part of an organisation where your contributions truly matter.  

 Apply today to be Edward River Council's WHS Coordinator. Applications close on 5 May 2024. 

 Apply Now 

Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the position description. 

Your application should include: 

Cover letter addressing the essential criteria outlined in the job description and the attributes as listed above (max 2 pages) 

Your current resume (max 2 pages) 

Applications must be submitted by email to *******@edwardriver.nsw.gov.au. 

For further information on the opportunity, please contact the hiring manager: 

Jacinta Erdody, Manager, Governance, Safety and Risk 

03 5898 3***