Work Health Safety Compliance Coordinator

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 and proactive WHS Compliance Coordinator to support a safe, compliant and positive 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.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Develop, implement, review and monitor Council’s WHS Management System.
• Conduct workplace inspections, hazard and risk assessments, audits and incident investigations.
• Monitor WHS incidents, trends, corrective actions and improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain WHS policies, procedures, Safe Work Method Statements and safe operating procedures.
• Coordinate and support the activities of Council’s WHS Committee.
• Assist with Council induction, WHS training and employee safety and wellbeing initiatives.
• Prepare reports, correspondence and WHS performance information for management and other stakeholders.
• Support compliance and continuous improvement initiatives, including relevant Statewide Mutual, StateCover and audit requirements.

What We’re Looking For:

• Tertiary/Diploma qualifications in Work Health and Safety or risk management, or substantial relevant experience in a WHS or risk management role.
• Sound knowledge and practical experience in WHS legislation, risk management, hazard identification and workplace risk controls.
• Experience developing and reviewing WHS management systems, policies, procedures, SWMS and safe operating procedures.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, policies, procedures and correspondence.
• Strong interpersonal, consultation and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with WHS, incident, risk or compliance management systems.
• A current Class C Driver Licence.
• A current General Construction Induction Card (White Card).

Why Join Brewarrina Shire Council?

• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A nine day fortnight supporting work + life balance.
• A diverse role with the opportunity to influence WHS practices across Council operations.
• Fully furnished housing, Subsidised rental, Car and Work Phone.