WHS Compliance Lead for Safe Council Operations

BREWARRINA SHIRE COUNCIL; Brewarrina; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully furnished housing

Subsidised rental

Car

Work Phone

Job summary

Brewarrina Shire Council is seeking an experienced WHS Compliance Coordinator to support a safe, compliant workplace across Council operations. You will work closely with managers, employees and the WHS Committee to identify and manage workplace risks, investigate incidents, monitor compliance and support continuous improvement in Council’s safety systems and practices.

The role focuses on developing and maintaining WHS systems, policies, SWMS and safe operating procedures, with strong emphasis

Qualifications

• Tertiary or diploma in WHS or risk management, or substantial relevant experience.
• Knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management and hazard controls.
• Experience developing and reviewing WHS systems, policies and SWMS.
• Strong written communication for reports, policies and correspondence.
• Interpersonal, consultation and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and WHS/compliance systems.
• Current Class C Driver Licence.
• Current General Construction Induction Card (White Card).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, review and monitor the WHS Management System.
• Conduct inspections, risk assessments, audits and incident investigations.
• Monitor WHS incidents, trends and corrective actions.
• Develop WHS policies, procedures and safe operating documents.
• Coordinate and support the WHS Committee activities.
• Assist with induction, training and safety programmes.
• Prepare reports and WHS performance information for management.
• Support compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

WHS risk mgmt

Hazard identification

WHS policies

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

WHS systems

Driver Licence (Class C)

Education

Diploma/Degree in WHS or risk management

Class C Driver Licence

White Card (General Construction Induction)

Tools

WHS management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brewarrina Shire Council is seeking an experienced WHS Compliance Coordinator to support a safe, compliant workplace across Council operations. You will work closely with managers, employees and the WHS Committee to identify and manage workplace risks, investigate incidents, monitor compliance and support continuous improvement in Council’s safety systems and practices.

The role focuses on developing and maintaining WHS systems, policies, SWMS and safe operating procedures, with strong emphasis