Health, Safety And Wellbeing Partner

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued/rostered days off

18 weeks parental leave

Salary sacrifice for childcare

Career development support

Study assistance

50% leisureworks memberships

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Knox City Council is seeking a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Partner to shape and embed new partnering approaches with leaders and teams across the Council. You will provide practical advice on health, safety and wellbeing, supporting managers and staff to integrate safety into everyday decisions and work practices.

The role is part of the People, Culture & Development team, reporting to the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Specialist, with a focus on child safety, injury management and return to work

Qualifications

• Cert 4, degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or substantial relevant experience.
• Experience providing operational OHS advice in a multidisciplinary organisation.
• Experience coaching leaders to manage risk and improve safety performance.
• Ability to work independently across departments and follow through on tasks.
• Experience in contractor safety management and safety documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and informed OHS advice and support across the council.
• Coach and influence leaders to embed health and safety in daily decisions.
• Support child safety, injury management and return to work processes.
• Deliver clear reports and training to stakeholders; maintain records.
• Collaborate with HSW and PCD teams to coordinate safety across services.

Skills

OHS advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Training delivery

Contractor safety management

Return to work concepts

Psychosocial hazard awareness

Education

Cert 4 / Diploma / Degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

We are currently looking for a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Partner who brings sound judgement, a people-first approach, and a commitment to making a positive impact through continuous improvement.

Joining a newly structured team, you will help shape and embed new ways of partnering with leaders and teams across Council. This is an opportunity to build trusted relationships, bring practical advice and solutions to varied safety challenges and make a visible difference to the safety and wellbeing of our people.

This is a partnering role and would be ideally suited to someone who enjoys coaching, advising and influencing whilst understanding and applying the technical aspects of health, safety and wellbeing. You will bring initiative, a collaborative approach and the confidence to lead with curiosity and ask questions, work through challenges, and follow matters through to completion.

As part of the People, Culture & Development team, and reporting to the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Specialist, you will empower and support managers, leaders and staff within a portfolio of departments to plan and carry out their work safely, with health, safety and wellbeing embedded in everyday decisions and practices.

The role has an operational focus, providing practical and informed advice and support across health, safety and wellbeing, including child safety, injury management and return to work. You will work closely with HSW colleagues and the broader PCD team to deliver coordinated support across Council’s diverse services.

This is a full-time permanent role based at the Knox Civic Centre in Wantirna South. The role requires frequent travel to various Council sites around the municipality, all within 10km. We support flexible working arrangements while ensuring operational needs of the role are met.

This is a Band 6 classified role. Remuneration will be $102,287.48 to $111,713.31 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

What you will bring to this role

The key selection criteria for this role are:

• A Cert 4, degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety with relevant experience, or lesser formal qualifications with substantial relevant experience, or substantial demonstrated experience in the OHS field.
• Demonstrated experience providing operational OHS advice in a multidisciplinary organisation, with sound knowledge of Victorian OHS legislation and guidance.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting and coaching business leaders to manage risk and improve health and safety performance.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently across departments, exercise sound judgement, maintain accurate records and follow assigned matters through to completion.
• Demonstrated experience in contractor safety management, assessing safety documentation and recommending practical improvements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports, deliver training and influence others.
• Ability to provide coordinated advice and operational support across child safety, injury management and return to work.
• Experience in applying the principles of psychosocial hazard management, psychological safety and workplace mental health (desirable).
• WorkSafe-approved two-day Role of a Return to Work Coordinator training (desirable).

Why work at Knox

Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community.As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy:

• Accrued or rostered days off available for full-time roles, depending on operational requirements
• Broad range of leave options including 18 weeks' primary and 5 weeks' secondary parental leave
• Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees
• Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth
• Support towards further study
• 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.

To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox

Inherent requirements

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.

• Office Based role(s) - Inherent Requirements Table .DOCX

Our commitments

Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.