AddressOur Organisation
The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust (the Harbour Trust) is an Australian Government agency that protects and manages some of the most historically significant foreshore sites on Sydney Harbour including Cockatoo Island in Sydney Harbour, Woolwich Dock and Parklands in Woolwich, Sub Base Platypus in North Sydney, Georges Heights, Middle Head and Chowder Bay in Mosman, North Head Sanctuary in Manly, Marine Biological Station in Watsons Bay and Macquarie Lightstation in Vaucluse.
The Harbour Trust’s mission is to bring to life our natural and cultural heritage and provide a lasting legacy for all Australians through conservation, remediation and the adaptive reuse of places in our care.
About the Role
This role is responsible for the ongoing development, implementation and embedding of the Safety Management System including the provision of Work Health & Safety (WHS) support across the Harbour Trust.
This role will suit a health and safety professional with more than 3 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally with a focus on Construction and/or Parkland Operations. As important will be a personable, collaborative, enabling approach and energy for engaging with people, and the ability to influence and promote a positive safety culture across all levels of the organisation.
The role will involve supporting and coaching the business units to comply with the day-to-day operational requirements of the Harbour Trust’s Workplace Health and Safety system. This includes actively partnering with each business unit to implement the WHS systems, processes and procedures to meet legislative requirements for the organisation.
This role will be a mix of on-site and office-based activity, including the coordination and or delivery of WHS training.
This position is a 12-month parental leave cover with the potential to be extended and commences end of July 2024.
Role Accountabilities
- Ongoing development, implementation and monitoring the Safety Management System, its policies and procedures and plans to comply with legislative and workplace requirements with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Work collaboratively with all business units to identify WHS knowledge or process gaps to ensure continuous improvement in the management of WHS risks.
- Manage and maintain the hazard and incident database including WHS investigations.
- Provide timely and accurate analysis of WHS performance data to enable monitoring and continuous improvement of WHS programs and initiatives.
- Develop and implement WHS Training plan and arrange appropriate WHS training for all staff.
- Develop audit strategies and instruments, and conduct audits of the WHS management system, review results and participate with line management to identify and resolve non-compliance issues.
- Coordinate emergency and critical incident management training including chairing the Emergency management Planning Committee.
- Implement and monitor consultation arrangements for managing WHS so:
all workers have the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of WHS programs, policies and procedures;
any issue(s) raised through consultation are dealt with and resolved promptly or referred to the appropriate delegated officer for resolution;
results of consultation are made known to staff and volunteers promptly.
- Manage and maintain WHS records.
- Implement and maintain the return-to-work program in accordance with legislative provisions including the management of injured workers.
- Other WHS related duties as required.
Selection Criteria
- Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety Management Systems
- Experience in management and oversight of WHS management systems, policies and procedures
- Experience in safety administration and audit
- Strong oral and written skills
- Sound data analysis and reporting skills
- Excellent administration and time management skills
- Ability to develop effective relationships to actively reinforce and promote a positive WHS culture across the organisation
- Advanced computer skills, particularly MS office products and database systems
- Ability to work in a team environment, highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willing to undertake a Police Check
- Australian citizenship or the ability to work in Australia
Qualifications
- 3 + years’ experience as a Safety, HSEQ or WHS coordinator, with experience in construction, property or facilities management or Parkland operations
- Certificate IV in OHS/WHS Management or higher relevant qualification
- Certificate IV Workplace Trainer and assessor or equivalent
- Current drivers’ licence
Salary and Benefits
- $92,551 to $107,110 per annum, plus superannuation.
- Healthy lifestyle cash benefit.
- Access to: EAP, Flu Shots, Volunteer leave, study leave, cultural leave, NAIDOC leave, learning and development opportunities and more!
**Does this role sound like you? We want to hear from you! **
How to apply?
Please visit https://www.harbourtrust.gov.au/careers/ for full position description. To apply, email **@harbourtrust.gov.au the following:
- Cover letter, outlining why you want the role and outlining how you meet the selection criteria
- Resume outlining your experience, qualifications and education.
Applications close on 16 June 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applications from indigenous Australians, people from non-English speaking backgrounds and people with disabilities. Information about the Harbour Trust can be found at www.harbourtrust.gov.au
