Safety and Wellbeing Officer (Fixed-Term Contract)

Safety and Wellbeing Officer
(Fixed-Term Contract)

The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley

Is located in a picturesque and rugged sparsely populated northeast corner of Western Australia (WA) and is one of the world's last wilderness frontiers. As a global tourism attraction it is known for luxury accommodation, great food and friendly locals, and is an amazing and very unique part of Australia.

The Position

Reporting to the Manager Human Resources, this role is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and management of the Shire’s Workplace Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) processes, procedures and templates, as well as coordinating all workers’ compensation claims, return to work programs, and health and wellbeing programs and initiatives.

The role will have a hands on, personable and balanced approach to ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and will provide high standards of service to the organisation.

Other Requirements

The successful applicant will be required to submit a National Police Clearance (dated within 6 months), successfully pass a pre-placement medical and submit copies of qualifications (where relevant) in order to be eligible for the position.

Further Information

A copy of the position description is available from the Shire Office and website. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the Shire’s Human Resources Team on (08) 9168 4100 if they have any questions or wish to discuss the position requirements further.

CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON, MONDAY 6 JANUARY 2020

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