Health, Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator
- Provide leadership and guidance to our dedicated health and safety team.
- Hybrid work from home flexibility and monthly ADOs.
- Salary from $115,142 per annum + superannuation.
We Are East Gippsland Shire Nestled in a stunning natural environment, East Gippsland boasts breathtaking landscapes from the ocean to the mountains and has a tight-knit community. East Gippsland Shire Council employs locals who are passionate about supporting the needs of our community. We’d love for you to join our dedicated team, committed to making a positive impact while enjoying a fulfilling lifestyle.
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about fostering a proactive safety culture and leading positive change? Join East Gippsland Shire Council as our Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Coordinator, where you’ll oversee strategic safety initiatives and champion the wellbeing of our team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a substantial impact within a supportive and community-focused organisation.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Leading the development and implementation of innovative OHS strategies.
- Overseeing the Safety Management System and compliance assurance activities.
- Providing leadership and guidance to the health, safety and wellbeing team.
- Driving a positive workplace culture prioritising health, safety, and wellbeing.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to embed safety practices across the organisation.
Based in Lakes Entrance, this is a Full-Time, ongoing position.
What we’re looking for (Key Selection Criteria)
- Significant demonstrated experience in OHS.
- Tertiary qualifications in OHS or related discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret legislation, particularly in respect of OHS, and ability to develop frameworks, policies, guidelines and procedures.
- Knowledge of and experience with organisational safety – ideally in a local government setting.
- Experience in leading and managing a small team.
- Experience in developing business partnerships with stakeholders to influence a health and Safety culture.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage projects from conception to implementation.
- Demonstrate consideration for customers when planning, designing, and delivering processes.
If successful, you will need to undertake a police check and you must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.
Things We’re Proud Of
- Council offers flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid work flexibility, monthly ADO’s and purchased leave.
- We will support your continued professional development and training through study, workshops and conferences.
- Council has a significant organisational focus on creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- We create engaging community initiatives that make a difference across the whole shire.
- We’re focused on your wellbeing, providing access to our EAP, an active social group and a Health and Wellbeing committee promoting regular health initiatives.
Excited? We want to hear from you! Please submit:
- A cover letter detailing your interest and the skills you will bring to the role.
- A current resume with your personal details, experience, qualifications, and 2 referees.
- A statement addressing each of the key selection criteria.
Applications close at 11.59pm on 7 January 2025.
Questions? For a confidential discussion about the position or to learn more, please contact Nola Brady, Manager People Operations, Health and Safety on (03) 5153 9500.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. A valid Working With Children Check is required for applicable positions.
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