Work Health and Safety Partner and Systems Officer

Full Job Description

Council is seeking a suitability qualified applicant to fill the permanent full-time position of Work Health and Safety Partner and Systems Officer. Experience is preferred; however Council is willing to support the training and development of the right person, making this the perfect career change opportunity!

Based at our head office in Sale, Victoria and reporting into the Coordinator Work Health and Safety, you will work alongside business leaders and teams across our various sites within Wellington Shire. This role offers a great variety of challenging functions, with a diverse mix of both field and office work. Your key duties will be to assist with the facilitation of ongoing, best practice Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) programs, processes, reporting and the ongoing administration of the organisations OHS incident and reporting software.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about safety and who is a highly skilled communicator. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to interpret relevant OH&S legislation and regulations. You will develop close relationships with management and supervisors in proactively responding to identified OH&S issues and assisting teams to implement effective controls measures. Your flexibility, willingness to grow and strong communication skills will ensure you are successful in this role.

Our ideal candidate will have a minimum qualification of Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety and previous experience in Local Government would be advantageous but is not essential.

Newly qualified undergraduates in a Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety degree are strongly encouraged to apply as this is a great role to start and further your health and safety career.

If you have strong analytical skills, experience in maintaining online OH&S computer software systems, a level-headed approach and are passionate about safety then we would love to hear from you!

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate how they meet the criteria below:

• Tertiary level qualifications in Occupational Safety and Health and/or relevant discipline.
• A strong understanding of theory, practice and legislation relating to work health and safety, risk management and injury management.
• Ability to use and maintain a comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
• Demonstrated ability to manage OH&S projects from conception through to implementation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Why Wellington?

Here at Wellington Shire Council, we have a strong commitment to create a workplace culture that is collaborative, provides work-life flexibility and encourages opportunities for growth and development. We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with great career opportunities for our employees.

Every person at Wellington Shire Council brings their own unique experiences, perspectives and talents to help contribute to our vision of “Happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities”. As one of the largest employers in the region we have a diverse workforce of more than 500 staff who are based throughout the municipality, and we all work together as a team to make a positive impact in our community.

We use award-winning technologies to seek and implement innovative improvements across the organisation. We work hard to position ourselves as a leader in local government, continuously improving our diverse range of services for the betterment of our community.

We offer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility and continued learning in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associated legislative requirements.

Wellington Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders and/or sexual orientations and gender identities. Wellington Shire Council takes climate change and sustainability seriously and is looking to respond proactively and positively to the challenges ahead.

About Wellington

Wellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland region of the state of Victoria, Australia and is approximately two hours east of Melbourne by road or rail. Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wide open spaces and no traffic jams. In The Middle of Everywhere, we live that enviable lifestyle every day.

In Wellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautiful environments to explore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temperate rainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse, contrasting spaces to take your breath away.

Whether it’s a stroll along the iconic Ninety Mile Beach, a canoe down the Macalister River or a bush walk through the Alpine National Park, there’s plenty to keep you busy in The Middle of Everywhere! Home to a range of tight-knit communities, you’ll quickly find yourself right at home with the wonderful people that make these towns so special.

From our lively restaurant and café culture to the very best in local produce, you’ll never be short of Sunday brunch ideas and places to try! Eat. Drink. Gippsland Guide | Visit Gippsland

Visithttps://themiddleofeverywhere.com.au/to find out why the Wellington Shire is a great place to live and work.

How to Apply:

Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in this advert and will be accepted no later than Midnight Sunday 29 September 2024.