WHS Administration & Compliance Officer

Council Jobs; Barcaldine Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Council Jobs in Australia seeks a WHS Administration Officer to support and maintain the council's workplace health and safety records and compliance.

You will contribute to the development, implementation and review of safety initiatives, while working collaboratively with leaders, staff and health and safety representatives to promote safe working practices and support workplace incident and near-miss investigations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain WHS internal audit schedules and report outcomes to management.
• Report WHS concerns, injury management outcomes, and audit findings to the WHS Coordinator.
• Ensure completion and secure storage of WHS and injury management records.
• Conduct WHS risk assessments across the organisation and report findings.
• Provide monthly performance reports on WHS and injury management systems to the WHS Coordinator.
• Coordinate recovery and return-to-work plans with medical practitioners and supervisors.
• Maintain communication with injured workers and supervisors regarding progress and capacity updates.
• Liaise with external investigators and maintain confidentiality in injury management processes.
• Promote awareness and compliance with the WHS Management System across the organisation.
• Work with HR to identify WHS training for employees and contractors.
• Conduct incident investigations as directed by the WHS Coordinator.
• Oversee the WHS Management system to ensure accountability and compliance.
• Ensure all new workers and contractors receive WHS inductions.

Job description

Council Jobs in Australia seeks a WHS Administration Officer to support and maintain the council's workplace health and safety records and compliance.

You will contribute to the development, implementation and review of safety initiatives, while working collaboratively with leaders, staff and health and safety representatives to promote safe working practices and support workplace incident and near-miss investigations.