Work Healthy Safety / Risk Co-ordinator (Permanent)

Warren Shire Council; Warren; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime – 19-day month

Leave provisions under LG award

Employer superannuation 12%

Job summary

Warren Shire Council is seeking a passionate Work Health Safety/Risk Co-ordinator to join the executive office on a full-time basis. The role focuses on facilitating, developing and implementing WHS and risk management strategies, including managing the Health and Safety Management Plan and the insurance portfolio.

The ideal candidate will hold a WHS/Risk Management tertiary qualification and have experience in risk management, internal audits, relevant legislation and insurance portfolios.

Qualifications

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent organisational skills and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate, develop and implement WHS and Risk management strategies.
• Develop, monitor and review the Health and Safety Management Plan.
• Manage Council’s insurance portfolio and risk management strategies.
• Ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee workers compensation claims, injury management and return-to-work programs.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Problem-solving

Education

WH&S/Risk Management qualification

Job description

Work Healthy Safety / Risk Co-ordinator (Permanent)

Employment: Full Time

WORK HEALTH & SAFETY - RISK COORDINATOR

Council is seeking a passionate Work Health Safety/Risk Co-ordinator to join their executive office team on a full-time basis.

The main purpose of this role is to ensure facilitation, development and implementation of Council’s WHS and Risk management strategies. This will include developing, monitoring and reviewing the Health and Safety Management Plan, the effective management of Council’s insurance portfolio, implementation of risk management strategies and compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. This position is responsible for Council’s workers compensation claims, injury management and return to work programs.

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with a relevant WHS/Risk Management tertiary qualification and demonstrated knowledge of risk management, internal audit functions, relevant legislation and insurance portfolios obtained from experience in a similar role.

To be successful in this role you will possess a class C drivers’ licence, a White Card as well as advanced written and verbal communication skills, sound problem-solving capabilities, excellent organisational skills, and strong computer literacy.

Employment Conditions

• Salary Range: $1,679.70 - $1,948.45 per week depending on qualifications and experience
• Superannuation per the superannuation guarantee (currently 12%)
• 19-day month flexitime system – 35-hour week
• Leave provisions as per the Local Government (State) Award 2026

Warren Shire Council recognises the skills and attributes of Veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.