Work Health and Safety Coordinator

Work Health and Safety Coordinator

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

About the role

This position is a full time role in the People and Safety team and is based at the Moruya Administration Office. As a Work Health and Safety (WHS) Coordinator you will work closely with the Corporate Manager, People and Safety and the Leadership Team to embed a strong safety culture within the organisation whilst ensuring compliance with health and safety laws, Australian standards, compliance standards and codes of practice.

Your main duties will include:

• Implementing strategic health and safety initiatives and embedding the Work Health and Safety Management System (WHSMS) across Council.
• Manage Council’s Work Health and Safety Risk Register.
• Lead and coordinate the Work Health and Safety and Return to Work team.
• Coordinate WHS and wellbeing projects to ensure compliance with WHS legislation.
• Develop and maintain compliance monitoring schedule with a focus on continuous improvement and safety culture embeddedness.

Salary Information

Total remuneration for the role is in the range $102,820.91 to $129,183.02 gross per annum consisting of:

• 92,631.45 to $116,381.10 base salary
• 10,189.46 to $12,801.02 superannuation (at 11%)

Appointment to this position is subject to the following:

• A satisfactory outcome as a result of a National Criminal History Record Check.
• Medical clearance to verify that you are safely able to undertake the duties of the position.

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.

Culture and benefits

• Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

About you

You will be an experienced WHS professional that is passionate about workplace safety and has a solution focused approach to WHS issues. You will have the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation and embed a safety-first culture across Council. Your application should further demonstrate the following:

• Tertiary qualification in WHS supported by demonstrated experience in WHS Management roles.
• Strong influencing, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge and proven ability to successfully apply WHS legislation and an awareness of contemporary WHS practice and industry trends.
• Project and change management skills with a proven ability to collaborate in the development of strategic initiatives.
• Ability to lead a team and effectively coordinate workloads and manage performance.
• WHS Auditor qualification and/or experience managing internal performance metrics and audit functions.

Please read the Information Package for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Sarah Biglia on 02 4474 1097.

To apply for this position, please complete the form below or go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page if you found this vacancy via a job search website.

Applications close: 11.00pm Monday 6 May 2024.

Applicants found suitable through this recruitment process may be contacted for fixed term contract opportunities of less than 12 months where the position is similar in nature – meaning the position requires the same nature of duties, abilities, qualifications, experience and standard of work performance.

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:

As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.

Should you then move to the next stage of the recruitment process after interview, you will be required to produce documentation that proves your working rights in Australia, such as a passport, birth certificate, driver’s licence, proof of permanent residency or temporary VISA grant notice.