Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

South Gippsland Shire Council; Leongatha; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

South Gippsland Shire Council is seeking a Band 6 Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) specialist based across multiple locations in the Shire. The role offers a full-time ongoing position with a salary of $94,663.33 plus 12% superannuation.

The successful candidate will provide specialist HS&W advice, conduct incident reporting and investigations, perform risk assessments and site audits, and coordinate emergency management systems across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a HS&W role providing specialist advice across a diverse organisation.
• Certificate IV or Diploma in WHS and/or extensive equivalent experience in a similar role.
• Proven ability to develop, implement and continuously improve HS&W systems, including use of technology to enhance safety outcomes.
• Experience conducting safety investigations, audits and workplace inspections.
• Sound understanding of Victoria OHS legislation and compliance requirements.
• Strong organisational, analytical and administrative skills with data and reporting experience.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to engage a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

HSW advisory

Incident investigations

Hazard reporting

Risk assessments

Audits & inspections

Emergency management

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

WHS qualification (Cert IV or Diploma)

Equivalent experience

Job description

Band 6 - $94,663.33 + 12% Superannuation. Based at various locations across the Shire.

About The Role

• Full Time - Ongoing
• Band 6 - $94,663.33 + 12% Superannuation
• Based at various locations across the Shire

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

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

Applications close 11.59 PM Wednesday 4 November

Enquiries to: Charles Pearce - Coordinator of Health Safety and Wellbeing on 0456 945 685

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.

South Gippsland Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and aims to provide all necessary support to ensure that all abilities and backgrounds are not disadvantaged in the recruitment process. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, please feel free to identify yourself as a person with different needs in your application and indicate what type of reasonable adjustment you require. Alternatively you can contact a member of the People & Culture team on 03 5662 9233 and identify the position you are applying for and specify your requirements.

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.