Workplace Health & Safety Officer

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council. Salary negotiable Leaseback Vehicle 9 Day Fortnight On-Site Parking Discount Gym Membership Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice. The Role Reporting to the WHS Coordinator, the WHS Officer proactively promotes and influences the safety culture across the organisation whilst undertaking the day-to-day operational aspects of Councils’ WHS and Injury Management system. The WHS Officer is also responsible for training, assisting and auditing to ensure that all WHS requirements are implemented and maintained in accordance with NSW Work Health and Safety legislation. About You You will have excellent communication skills and are passionate about working collaboratively to deliver and maintain safety standards in line with legislation and Australian standards. You will have demonstrated Workplace Health and Safety experience, ideally across multiple industries including construction. You will have experience developing and delivering WHS training packages and experience in the development of health and wellbeing programs to support organisational needs. Essential Criteria Certificate IV WHS or equivalent qualification Extensive working knowledge of WHS Legislation and associated Codes of Practice, Australian Standards. Extensive experience in a blue collar environment completing WHS routine workplace inspections, accident / incident investigation and compliance auditing Experience in the writing and review of WHS documentation in relation to both system and contract works Ability to prepare risk assessment reports across a range of disciplines Availability to vary start/ finish times across multiple locations in line with operational requirements, with 2 days working from Council’s depot in Wilberforce from 6:30am. (Core hours of work will fall between 6.30am - 5.00pm / Monday - Friday.) SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction Card A current Class C Drivers Licence The Rewards An attractive salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant commensurate with qualification, skills, and experience. 15-days sick leave Rostered Day Off Paid Parental Leave Great working environment Flexible work arrangements Tertiary Education Assistance Health and Wellbeing Program Long Service Leave after 5 years Training and Development Opportunities Employee Reward and Recognition program Employee Performance Review and Planning System Corporate Rate Gym Membership - Oasis Leisure Centre Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family To Apply For further position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au or call Council’s People and Development Team on 02 4560 4***. Applications close Sunday, 25 February 2024 Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position. Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will…
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