Burwood Council

Safety and Wellbeing Business Partner

• Permanent full-time position available
• Lead the continued transformation of Council’s Safety & Wellbeing functions
• Work with an engaged leadership team to champion Safety & Wellbeing
• $102,312 - $127,419 + 11.5% Super + Flexi time

About us:

The Burwood Council area is Sydney’s emerging cultural playground and has been identified as a Strategic Centre by the NSW Government. It is a cosmopolitan destination showcasing a thriving retail and business centre with a strong and vibrant presence.

Our diverse community enjoys well designed public spaces, inclusive events, intriguing laneways with impressive public art activations, along with an enviable restaurant and cafe scene.

At Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our exciting and ambitious Community Strategic Plan 2036.

Read on further if you would like to join us

Your Position:

The Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner will work closely with staff from across the organisation to continue to improve and transform the Safety & Wellbeing function at Council. Council’s leadership team, WHS Committee and Health & Wellbeing Champions are committed to driving innovation and enhancing the way we work and as such, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the Burwood team.

You will be charged with:

• Developing, implementing and monitoring Council’s WHS Management System (WHSMS)
• Managing Council’s Recover at Work Program
• Working closely with our Health & Wellbeing Champions to develop and implement Council’s Health & Wellbeing Program and associated activities
• Providing effective specialist WHS and wellbeing advice and guidance to the leadership team and staff
• Coaching, guiding and mentoring Council’s leadership team to ensure best practice safe systems of work are in place and that Council’s safety culture is continually enhanced
• Providing support to the Executive Team to ensure Council’s WHS Plans at both the organisational and directorate levels are developed, implemented and monitored
• Providing regular WHS related reporting to the leadership team

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role where you have had to lead Safety & Wellbeing for an organisation with a diverse range of functions
• Relevant tertiary qualification in WHS or other relevant discipline
• Sound understanding of the Recover at Work process
• Demonstrated experience in building effective relationships at all levels of an organisation
• The ability to deliver safety & wellbeing training
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to prepare meaningful reports
• Strong project management skills and the ability to plan and deliver a range of tasks and projects
• A background in Local Government is desirable, but not essential

Key Requirements:

• COVID-19 vaccination for all employees (2 Vaccines)
• Willingness to complete a pre-employment health assessment
• Willingness to complete a Criminal History Check
• Current Driver's Licence

Culture & Benefits:

• Access to Flexi time arrangements
• Health & Well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks, health and wellbeing activities etc.)
• Access to Fitness Passport membership
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Enquiries:

Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or please contact Tara Donaldson, Director People & Performance on 9911 9835 to discuss the details of this opportunity.

If you need assistance with your application, any adjustments to the recruitment process, or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact Casey Feeney, People & Culture Advisor on 02 9078 6135.

How to apply:

Please click on “Apply Now” and follow the steps.

Applications are to include a cover letter and resume and answers to the online questions.

Closing date:

Sunday, 26 January 2025 at 11:59 pm

Please note that Burwood Council will be closed from 25 December 2024 to 5 January 2025, with minimal staff available during this period. As a result, updates on the status of your application may not be provided until mid-January 2025.

At Burwood Council we celebrate diversity, value inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are committed to creating an environment where every member of our team feels respected, supported and inspired to contribute their unique skills and talents for a better Burwood.

In serving our community, we are also proud to be a child safe organisation.