Risk Officer

Council Jobs; Berrigan; Presencial; AUD 73.000 - 82.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

70-hour, 9‑day fortnight

Flexible working arrangements

Descripción de la vacante

The Berrigan Shire Council is seeking a hands-on Risk and Compliance Officer to coordinate workplace inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations and general risk management system maintenance. The role will involve extensive on-site work and some in-office duties.

You will inspect sites, help maintain documentation, enter data, and contribute to improved safety practices across council facilities.

Formación

• Hazard identification and risk assessment experience preferred.
• Incident investigations experience would be advantageous.
• Solid understanding of work health and safety principles.
• Willingness to undertake Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate Council’s workplace inspection program to identify hazards and oversee rectification.
• Collaborate with volunteers to document procedures and inspect work processes.
• Inspect public facilities and assess signage effectiveness and hazards.
• Work with staff to monitor compliance of projects and contractors.
• Conduct incident investigations and report findings, actions and trends.
• Assist with Safe Work Method Statements and SOP documentation updates.
• Enter data into the digital platform and generate required reports.
• Proactively identify risks and seek opportunities to improve work processes.

Conocimientos

Driver's licence

Basic computer knowledge

WH&S understanding

Certificate IV in OH&S (willingness)

Educación

Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety

Descripción del empleo

This role is a hands-on role designed to assist with the co-ordination of the risk function by conducting workplace and site inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations and general risk management system maintenance. The role will involve a lot of on-site work and some in-office work.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Co-ordinate Council’s workplace inspection program to identify hazards and follow up on rectification works and assess the effectiveness of control measures.
• Work with volunteers of Council’s committees to identify volunteer activities, document procedures and inspect work processes.
• Inspect Council’s public facilities to determine hazards and the effectiveness of signage in place.
• Work with Council staff to inspect projects and sites and to monitor legislative compliance and contractor compliance.
• Conduct incident investigations and ensure reports are completed, corrective/preventative action identified and completed, and trends are identified and recorded.
• Assist with maintaining and developing documentation including Safe Work Method Statements and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Enter data into Council’s digital platform and provide reports as required.
• Proactively identify and report risks within areas of responsibility and actively seek opportunities to improve work processes.

What You'll Need:

• Australian Driver’s licence and ability to maintain
• Basic computer knowledge
• An understanding of work health and safety, and a willingness and an ability to complete Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety
• National Police Check

What's in it for You?

• Work in a dynamic environment that values your eagerness to learn and grow.
• Enjoy a full-time position with a fantastic 70-hour, 9-day fortnight schedule.
• An opportunity to take advantage of our flexible working arrangements that fit your life.

This position is a full-time position classified at Grade F, Entry Level under Council’s salary structure with a salary range based on qualifications and experience from $72,982.00 - $82,154.80 per annum plus 12% statutory superannuation. Conditions are in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2026.

Applications will close on Monday, 9 November 2026 at 5:00pm.

Chief Executive Officer
56 Chanter Street
BERRIGAN NSW 2712.

Or to ****@berriganshire.nsw.gov.au

Berrigan Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer