At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations to enhance workplace safety.
- Company: Join Berrigan Shire Council, a dynamic and supportive local government.
- Benefits: Enjoy a flexible 9-day fortnight schedule and competitive salary with superannuation.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in community safety while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Must have a driver's licence and basic computer skills; willingness to learn is key.
The predicted salary is between 72400 - 82000 $ per year.
This role is a hands-on role designed to assist with the co-ordination of the risk function by conducting workplace and site inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations and general risk management system maintenance.
The role will involve a lot of on-site work and some in-office work.
What You'll Be Doing
- Co-ordinate Council’s workplace inspection program to identify hazards and follow up on rectification works and assess the effectiveness of control measures.
- Work with volunteers of Council’s committees to identify volunteer activities, document procedures and inspect work processes.
- Inspect Council’s public facilities to determine hazards and the effectiveness of signage in place.
- Work with Council staff to inspect projects and sites and to monitor legislative compliance and contractor compliance.
- Conduct incident investigations and ensure reports are completed, corrective/preventative action identified and completed, and trends are identified and recorded.
- Assist with maintaining and developing documentation including Safe Work Method Statements and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Enter data into Council’s digital platform and provide reports as required.
- Proactively identify and report risks within areas of responsibility and actively seek opportunities to improve work processes.
What You'll Need
- Australian Driver’s licence and ability to maintain
- Basic computer knowledge
- An understanding of work health and safety, and a willingness and an ability to complete Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety
- National Police Check
What's in it for You?
- Work in a dynamic environment that values your eagerness to learn and grow.
- Enjoy a full-time position with a fantastic 70-hour, 9-day fortnight schedule.
- An opportunity to take advantage of our flexible working arrangements that fit your life.
This position is a full-time position classified at Grade F, Entry Level under Council’s salary structure with a salary range based on qualifications and experience from $72,982.00 - $82,154.80 per annum plus 12% statutory superannuation.
Conditions are in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2026.
Applications will close on Monday, 9 November 2026 at 5:00pm.
Chief Executive Officer
56 Chanter Street
BERRIGAN NSW 2712.
- Or to ****@berriganshire. nsw. gov. au
- Berrigan Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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