Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Rostered Days Off

Training and development

Diversity and Inclusion

Health checks and gym discounts

Career paths

Mentoring

Employee Assistance Program

Additional leave

Salary increments

Family Violence Support

Job summary

South Gippsland Shire Council is seeking a Health, Safety & Wellbeing specialist to provide expert advice across the organisation in a diverse, multi-location Shire. The role includes incident reporting, risk assessments, and coordinating emergency management systems.

Applicants should have a WHS qualification (Certificate IV or Diploma) or equivalent experience, with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HS&W) role, providing specialist advice across a diverse organisation.

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 advice

Data management

Stakeholder engagement

Interpersonal skills

Legislation knowledge

Investigations

Organisational skills

Education

WHS qualification (Certificate IV or Diploma)

Job description

• 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

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 forfull 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

CLOSING DATE

Applications close 11.59 PM Wednesday 4 November

CONTACT

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.

If you are having any issues applying for this position, please call our People & Culture Team on 03 5662 9233 or email [e-mail]

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