AddressABOUT COUNCIL
Our Vision
“Shire of Opportunity”
To improve the quality of life for our communities through the delivery of efficient, effective and sustainable services and facilities.
Our Mission
Our Council is committed to promoting and striving for continuous improvement in all that we do, for the benefit and growth of the whole of our Shire.
Our Values
- Advocacy for our people
- Effective and responsive leadership
- Integrity and mutual respect
- Honesty, equity and consistency in all aspects of Council’s operations
- Quality of service to our citizens
- Work constructively together, in the spirit of teamwork
- Sustainable growth and development
GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION
To assist in the implementation, coordination and promotion of Council’s Safety Management System inaccordance with legislative requirements and Council Policies.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide guidance, advice and support to the all employees of the Banana Shire Council in the area of Work Health and Safety (WHS).
- Consult and coordinate with all areas of the Council regarding WHS programs, policies and activities.
- Coordinate WHS investigations.
- Provide advice, information and training regarding Workplace Health and Safety.
- Coordinate programs in accordance with the Councils Work Health and Safety Management System.
- Assist in leading and coordinating programs to ensure Council and employee compliance with Council’s WHS management system and legislative requirements.
- Regularly research and identify emerging trends and challenges in Workplace Health and Safety Legislation, practices and policy matters
- Undertake administrative duties as required.
- Assist with the development of risk minimising strategies.
- Undertake incident investigations, and provide appropriate reports to management.
- Undertake Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator functions as required.
- Assist in developing, reviewing and conducting various training activities including initial employee safety inductions and other Work Health and Safety training sessions as required
- Assist in the management of workplace compliance, incidents, system audits and the maintenance of required WHS databases and registers
- Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities.
- Assist in the continuous improvement of work processes and develop new practices as required.
- Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position.
- Register correspondence and relevant documentation into Council’s electronic correspondence management system, quality system and relevant IT systems (Magiq, Z-drive, etc.)
- Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations
- Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties including providing and obtaining information
- Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position eg. timesheets
- Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices as required
- Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required
- Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.
TO APPLY
Submit the following documentation via email or in person:
- Application for Employment
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Copies of any relevant Qualification/Tickets/Licences are required to be submitted (please also include details in the application form)
Your Cover Letter should outline qualifications, education and licences as well as abilities, skills and knowledge found on page two of the Position Description. Ensure you provide relevant examples where you have demonstrated your ability to perform the duties and responsibilities required in the Position Description.
Email: enquiries@banana.qld.gov.au
In person: Banana Shire Council Admin Office, 62 Valentine Plains Road, Biloela
