Senior Workplace Health & Safety Advisor
Vacancy has expired
Port Hedland, Western Australia (WA) Town of Port Hedland
| Employer: | Town of Port Hedland |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
| City: | Port Hedland |
| Salary and Benefits: | $97,894.52 p/a + $18,831.28 Port Hedland Allowance |
| Post Date: | 11/09/2021 21:00 |
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Level 7- $97,894.52 p/a + $18,831.28 Port Hedland Allowance The Town Port Hedland is a dynamic, diverse town in Western Australia’s beautiful North West that enjoys a relaxed lifestyle. We are proud of our stunning landscapes, Aboriginal heritage, vibrant multicultural community and our significant resources industry. At the Town of Port Hedland, let your career take-off as you tackle challenges unique to the region, collaborate with a range of people from all walks of life and become part of a vibrant team that is making real change in the Pilbara. The Role An opportunity exists for a dynamic and action focused individual to lead the Health & Safety team. This position will report directly to the Manager Human Resources and will oversee the implementation, compliance and management of the Town’s WHS Strategy and WHS Management System while actively promoting a safe workplace culture. This position will also be responsible for providing WHS direction, advice and support across the organisation and its multiple workplace sites, provide safety leadership, supervise a WHS Advisor and oversee inspections, audits, workers compensation claims and injury management. The preferred candidate will play an active role promoting safety awareness and fostering a culture of proactive injury and hazard prevention for all employees, contractors and the public through compliance with the relevant Workplace Health and Safety Acts and Regulations.
Work Related Requirements The preferred applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol assessment to be considered for the role, as well as possess:
Employee Benefits In addition to the salary our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include:
How to Apply Applicants are encouraged to apply online. If you are unable to apply online, please forward your application documents to Human Resources, Attention “Confidential Advertised Vacancy” either by: Post: PO Box 41, Port Hedland WA 6721 Hand: Civic Centre, McGregor Street, Port Hedland WA 6721 Applicants are advised to write a cover letter of no more than two (2) pages outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience will contribute to their success in this position. Applicants who do not attach a cover letter may not be considered in the first round of shortlisting. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their application is received in full prior to the closing date and time. Suitable applicants may be considered for appointment to similar vacancies during the six month period following the conclusion of this recruitment process. For further information about this position please contact the Human Resources team on 9158 9342 or hr@porthedland.wa.gov.au The Town reserves the right to commence shortlisting prior to the closing date. Applications close 11:45pm Friday 22 October 2021 The Town of Port Hedland is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Attachments : - 20190412_PD_Senior WHS Advisor.pdf - PreApplicationFormASAP_458937.pdf | |
