At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert health, safety, and wellbeing advice while conducting audits and risk assessments.
- Company: Join the friendly South Gippsland Shire Council with a focus on community and values.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Access to mentoring, career paths, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in workplace safety and wellbeing across diverse locations.
- Qualifications: Experience in HS&W roles and relevant qualifications are essential.
The predicted salary is between 69750 - 85250 $ per year.
Band 6 - $94,663.33 + 12% Superannuation
Based at various locations across the Shire
About The Role
Full Time - Ongoing
The Role Includes a Range Of Responsibilities Such As:
- Provide specialist HS&W advice and guidance across the organisation
- Conduct incident and hazard reporting, safety investigations including root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Conduct risk assessments, site audits and inspections to identify and monitor hazards
- Coordinate and maintain emergency management systems, including signage, procedures, warden/first aid registers and evacuation drills
- Assist in developing, reviewing and improving HS&W policies, procedures, Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), and the HS&W management system
About You
To succeed in this role you will have:
- Demonstrated experience in a Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HS&W) role, providing specialist advice across a diverse organisation
- Relevant WHS qualification (Certificate IV or Diploma) and/or extensive equivalent experience in a similar role
- Proven ability to develop, implement and continuously improve HS&W systems, including effective use of technology to enhance safety outcomes
- Experience conducting safety investigations, audits and workplace inspections
- Sound understanding of Victoria OHS legislation and compliance requirements, with the ability to apply these in a practical workplace environment
- Strong organisational, analytical and administrative skills, with experience managing data, systems and reporting accurately and effectively
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and engage a wide range of stakeholders
About Us
South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership. We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community. Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep. Our values – Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence – are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US!
- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
- Rostered Days Off offered for full time roles
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
- Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
- Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
- Mentoring, coaching and secondments
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments
- Family Violence Support and Leave Provisions
For additional benefits, the organisation invites you to explore opportunities.
CLOSING DATE
Applications close 11.59 PM Wednesday 4 November
CONTACT
Enquiries to: Charles Pearce - Coordinator of Health Safety and Wellbeing
NEXT STEPS
If you would like to become a part of our team at South Gippsland Shire Council, please submit your application. You will be required to address the application questions and upload your resume. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your potential and set your application apart from the rest!
All preferred candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks (including but not limited to police checks, reference checks, medical checks (drug and alcohol tests) and psychometric testing) prior to the candidate's employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks do not automatically bar candidates; however, will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the job.
All councillors, employees, students, agency staff, contractors and volunteers are required to act in accordance with equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, harassment, vilification and child safety legislation. South Gippsland Shire Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We all have a responsibility to ensure our workplaces are respectful, safe and inclusive and free of all forms of unlawful and unacceptable behaviours. By applying for this role you agree to the above.
Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor in Leongatha employer: South Gippsland Shire Council
South Gippsland Shire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. With flexible work options and a commitment to employee growth, this role provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community while developing your skills in financial analysis and reporting. Join us in a dynamic environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded.
Contact Details:
South Gippsland Shire Council Recruitment Team
