Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner

City of Whittlesea; Whittlesea; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Job summary

The City of Whittlesea is seeking a Safety and Wellbeing Business Partner to support our Infrastructure and Environment Directorate, mitigating risk on maintenance, capital delivery, asset management and sustainable environment projects. You will be the conduit between our safety management system and field work, helping to influence safety culture and behaviours on the ground.

In this full-time role you will provide safety advice, develop safety reports, conduct local risk assessments and lead

Qualifications

• Experience in safety and wellbeing programs within a large organisation.
• Ability to develop safety reports and lead safety forums.
• Skills in conducting local risk assessments and implementing risk controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety advice and monitor safe delivery of work.
• Develop safety reports and lead directorate safety forums.
• Review and develop safe systems of work.
• Conduct local risk assessments and implement risk controls.
• Analyze trends and deliver safety improvement initiatives.

Skills

Safety culture

Communication

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Incident management

Job description

Core Intro

The City of Whittlesea is unique. We are a growing and diverse Council, offering interesting work and exciting opportunities to explore. Here, you will find a team of friendly and authentic people who, together, create a fun and supportive environment. It is a place where the real you is welcomed, your wellbeing is prioritised and your work matters. If you are inspired by delivering for our community, have a desire to grow, and can bring a positive energy to share with your talented colleagues, then you might just find your place with us.

Safety and Wellbeing Team Intro

Here, at City of Whittlesea, we have a dedicated Safety and Wellbeing Team that is focused on helping to mitigate the operational safety risks of the services we provide our community, while also delivering a comprehensive wellbeing program that ensures our staff are supported to be in the best physical and mental shape required for their roles.

Safety Business Partner Intro

In support of the City of Whittlesea’s health and wellbeing aspirations we have dedicated safety business partners who support each of our three main service delivery directorates. This particular role will support our Infrastructure and Environment Directorate that includes our maintenance, capital delivery, asset management and sustainable environment departments. Much of the work this role will be supporting involves technical, trade or outdoor activities that often include contractors. Your primary role will be to assist in mitigating the risk of these associated works by supporting the business in implementing and reviewing operational risk controls. You will be the conduit between our safety management system and the way work is performed and help to influence safety culture and behaviours on the ground. You will be the first point of call when an incident occurs, or when safety advise is required by one of our managers or supervisors.

The part you will play

As part of the Safety and Wellbeing team you will work closely with our council staff to:

• Provide safety advise and monitor the safe delivery of work


• Develop relevant safety reports and lead directorate and department safety forums


• Support the review and development of safe systems of work


• Conduct local risk assessments and support the implementation of operational risk controls


• Analayse trends and deliver safety improvement initiatives

Let’s talk about you

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Love working and supporting people


• Have a passion for safety and enhancing workplace culture


• Are a good communicator


• Like working in a fun passionate team environment

Why you will love working with us

In addition to the role, we also offer a variety of benefits. Here are just a few:

• The total remuneration package is $124,178.16


• This is a full-time role and provides a monthly or fortnightly RDO for full-time staff – your choice!


• Comprehensive Wellbeing program, including free exercise classes and discounted gym access

We welcome applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.

Position Description: Safety and Wellbeing Business Partner PD

We are one of the largest and fastest-growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place for All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.

Vision, Purpose and Values

Whittlesea 2040 A place for all is our long-term vision for the City of Whittlesea. It guides all our work and future partnerships with the community and others. Our vision, purpose and values all feed into this overarching commitment.

Our Customer Charter

We're commited to providing excellent service and satisfaction to all community members: residents, businesses, vendors and visitiors. As part of this commitment, we've developed a Customer Charter that outlines the standards of Service you can expect from us.

We recognise that our people are diverse, we create a work environment where all people feel like they can bring their true selves to work, every day. Research tells us that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don’t apply for roles if they don’t meet all the criteria – unlike a majority of candidates who meet significantly fewer requirements. We support and encourage you to apply if you are interested; we’d love to know how your unique experience can enhance our team. If you require an adjustment at any time during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, along with your preferred method of communication.