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Form of workSenior OHS Advisor
Permanent - Full Time (Flexible)
Band 7 - $103,821.73 - $116,077.06 + super + RDO (RDO applicable for full time 38 hours per week only)
- Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
The Risk and Safety Branch is seeking a Senior OHS Advisor to make a positive contribution to the working life of Yarra City Council employees.
You will be responsible for providing senior level strategic and operational expertise and advice on compliance with City of Yarra’s OHS Management System, develop strategies and assist management to manage work and personal injuries. This position is also required to provide advice and manage processes for injury prevention, identifying reasonable adjustments, work related and personal injuries.
The Risk and Safety Branch forms part of the Corporate Services and Transformation Division and contributes directly to the achievement of organisational goals. As a member of the branch the incumbent is required to pursue branch, divisional and corporate goals through effective teamwork within the organisation. Establishing sound working relationships with a range of internal and external parties, and developing sound policies, procedures, solutions and interventions is also required.
The major objectives of the position are to:
- Provide guidance, advice and support to managers in regard to the provision of their OHS responsibilities and the achievement of Council’s organisational objectives.
- Develop, plan and implement OHS projects to enable the effective management of operational risks.
- Consult, advise and guide managers and staff on a broad range of health and safety matters.
- Work collaboratively to implement effective prevention and management practices.
- Share the accountability for work environments and practices within the Division(s) and business areas within their portfolio.
- Proactively detect any unsafe or unhealthy conditions or behaviours and take immediate and appropriate steps to investigate and rectify any risks to health safety & wellbeing arising from any activity and/or service Council provides.
Yarra City Council is Dynamic Organisation. We pride ourselves on inclusive culture. We aim to make a positive difference in people’s lives.
For further information see the position description or contact George Lekkas on george.lekkas@yarracity.vic.gov.au
Senior OHS Advisor - Position Description .pdf
Applications close on Friday 29 March at 11:55pm.
To apply for this role, please upload your CV, Cover Letter and Key Selection Criteria.
*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.
