WH&S Specialist Policy Performance and Review

Ashdown People; Sydney; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $80/hr incl super

Job summary

Ashdown People is seeking a WHS Specialist Policy Performance and Review on a 3 month contract for a local government role in Sydney. The position focuses on developing, implementing and monitoring enterprise risk with a strong WHS and wellbeing emphasis.

Reporting to the WHS and Wellbeing Manager, you will provide expert advice, prepare reports for senior leadership and ARIC, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with Return to Work activities and workers’ compensation processes.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated senior specialist experience in safety risk management.
• Experience delivering safety leadership advice and supporting business continuity and incident responses.
• Ability to build workplace relationships and manage stakeholders with strong communication and customer service.
• Demonstrated project management skills and track record of process improvement.
• Proven ability to drive proactive risk management and safety culture.
• Current NSW Class C driver's licence.
• Knowledge of Local Government.
• Additional qualifications in workplace training, incident investigation and return-to-work coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support developing, implementing and monitoring Council's enterprise risk with a significant focus on WHS and Wellbeing frameworks.
• Assist with the preparation of reports to senior leadership, the Executive and ARIC.
• Collaborate with Return to Work functions including Workers Compensation claims.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Project management

Risk management

Safety leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in safety/risk management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

WH&S Specialist Policy Performance and Review

• 3 Month Contract
• Local Government
• Policy Performance and Review
• Up to $80/ hr incl super
• Start Next week
• Work Place Health & Safety

Reporting to the WHS and Wellbeing Manager (the Manager), this position provides specialist support
developing, implementing and monitoring Council's enterprise risk with a significant focus on Work
Health and Safety and Wellbeing frameworks that monitor and evaluate Council's exposure to WHS
risk and assist with associated functions and programs.
The position is part of a specialist team which provides Directorate and Service Unit focused risk
management with a specific focus on WHS and Wellbeing support, and progresses organisational
Wellbeing initiatives. It enables the effective and proactive service delivery of WHS and Wellbeing
services throughout Council and supports public safety consistent with WHS legislation, using a
practical continuous improvement approach.
This role operates under the leadership of the Manager and assists with the preparation of reports to
senior leadership, the Executive and forums such as the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee
(ARIC).
The role also involves input and collaboration with Council's Return to Work functions including
Workers Compensation claims.
Essential Criteria
1. Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated senior specialist experience in Safety related risk management in a diverse operational service delivery focused organisation.
2. Demonstrated relevant experience delivering safety leadership advice and support to resolve problems or investigate and respond to business continuity matters or serious incidents, where several complex alternatives need to be addressed
3. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective workplace relationships and stakeholder management through advanced communication skills and approachable style with a passion for risk management, safety improvement and customer service
4. Demonstrated project management skills, including a proven track record of systems/process improvement and delivery
5. Proven ability and experience in driving a proactive risk management and safety culture
6. Proven ability and experience in contributing to a positive safety culture
7. Current Class C (minimum) NSW Drivers Licence
Knowledge and understanding of Local Government
Additional relevant qualifications in Workplace Training & Evaluation, Incident Investigation and Return to Work Coordination
Position Description - WHS & Wellbeing Specialist
Skills and Knowledge:
- Well developed stakeholder engagement skills and ability to work collaboratively and coordinate delivery of strategic actions by multiple stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills and initiative, including ability to initiate and respond effectively to change
- Understanding of a structured continuous improvement process/cycle and demonstrated ability to identify, implement and review the process/ cycle which result in positive change/s in service delivery
- Demonstrated high level computer skills and ability to use a variety of office-based software.
- Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council's values of: integrity, respect, innovation, compassion and collaboration.
- Understanding of continuous learning principles, equal employment opportunities, and ethical practice principles
- An outstanding and demonstrated commitment to Risk performance