Work Health and Safety Coordinator

About Ngaanyatjarra Council Group

We are a multi-functional non-government organisation. Our purpose is to make a significant contribution and impact to the Ngaanyatjarra Lands to ensure the reliable delivery of services including housing, power, water and community engagement and development. Additionally, we provide health services to the community through Ngaanyatjarra Health Service.

Our Vision: “Ngaanyatjarra people living on their country and keeping strong.”

Job Description

The successful Work Health and Safety Coordinator will be responsible for management, planning and implementation of consistent Work Health Safety (WHS) systems that supports and enhance a safety culture throughout the organisation.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Promote a positive safety culture through the active management of WHS management systems, including providing specialist advice, support, training and education to staff.
• Continuously improve processes in relation to Work Health and Safety systems Ngaanyatjarra Council Group.
• Apply contemporary risk management practice, undertake incident investigation and reporting, and facilitate WHS working groups.
• Coordinate and minute WHSE Committee meetings.
• Oversee, improve and as required deliver WHS induction programs.
• Conduct audits of the safety systems to determine the degree of compliance with KPI’s and targets, and provide feedback to the executive leadership team;
• Maintain records and provide monthly statistics of all Safety, Health related incidents including: lost time injuries, all other injuries, first aid treatments and near misses.
• Develop and maintain WHS policies, procedures and documentation, and contribute to solutions for challenging Health and Safety issues in partnership with relevant work groups.

What we offer:

• Competitive annual salary.
• Salary Packaging options.
• Use of the building’s state of the art free facilities, inclusive of a Forrest Centre Absolute Balance Gym Membership, pool and tennis court.
• Convenient Perth CBD location, which is a 5-minute walk from Elizabeth Quay train station and surrounded by cafes and restaurants.
• Opportunity to travel to the Ngaanyatjarra Lands to attend to organisational requirements.

Desired Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will possess:

• Tertiary qualification Bachelor of Science (Health Safety and Environment) or relevant qualification.
• Relevant experience in Work Health and Safety in a complex organisation, including demonstrated knowledge of injury management and/or wellbeing practices.
• Experience in the provision of safety reporting including audits, investigations, inspections and the effective close out of corrective actions.
• Demonstrated analytical, investigation and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate information, provide recommendations as well as identify current trends and issues; and plan the implementation of appropriate strategies.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare complex written reports, project plans and presentations within set timeframes.
• Relevant experience in incident investigation and managing injury management systems.
• Experience in facilitating and writing risk assessments.
• C class Drivers licence.
• White Card.
• ICAM or equivalent investigation qualification.

This is a unique chance to take on a dynamic and rewarding role for one of the leading non-government Aboriginal organisations in Australia.

For further information and a full position description please contact:

Sophie O’Donoghue, People and Culture Coordinator

Email: sophie.odonoghue@ngcouncil.org.au

Phone: (08) 6200 1231