North Burnett Regional Council

Work Health Safety Advisor – 2 x positions Available! Monto or Biggenden

• Work type: Permanent Full-time
• Location: Monto or Biggenden (please specify on application)
• Competitive Salary on offer + 12% Super
• 9-day fortnight

Why work with us?

There really is no better place to live, work and play than naturally beautiful North Burnett.

Home to 6 main townships plus quaint villages, the region boasts incredible National Parks, is agriculturally diverse, and offers an idyllic relaxed lifestyle.

• Work-life balance, this role offers a 9-day fortnight allowing you to enjoy our beautiful rural location, and relaxed natural environment, while having the space and freedom to explore your potential.
• Community and connection, find a sense of belonging and build authentic and meaningful relationships within our close-knit communities.
• Affordable living, enjoy a lower cost of living and better housing affordability.
• Rural lifestyle, enjoy the rural landscapes, clean air, and laid-back atmosphere.
• Rewarding career, this is an exciting time to be joining the team.  North Burnett Regional Council offer a dynamic working environment with opportunities for professional development and initiatives to support a healthy work/life balance.

About the role

Reporting to the Work Health Safety Coordinator, the role of WHS Advisor is responsible for facilitating compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and codes of practice by actively managing and monitoring the Health and Safety Management System, providing accurate and up to date information, support, and advice, undertaking regular compliance inspections and audits to identify non-compliance and proactively investigate WHS risks. This is an ideal role for a safety professional looking to gain a broad range of experience and extend their skillset due to the diverse nature of local government.

About you

You will genuinely care about ensuring great safety outcomes for our teams. You will have diverse experience and be suitably qualified, having completed a minimum Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety – (or undertaking and have nearly completed this Certificate combined with demonstrated extensive, multi-industry experience).

You will enjoy working collaboratively in a geographically dispersed team to facilitate a culture of safety awareness and compliance.  You will have good basic administration skills and ability to utilise and support our workforce in the use of on-line safety management systems. Additionally, you will be an effective communicator with a consultative approach who truly partners with leaders and workers across the business to proactively identify areas of weakness and risks, and the ability to develop and implement relevant and fit-for-purpose mitigation strategies to ensure compliant outcomes. Proven WHS experience within a local government setting will be highly regarded.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with the development and maintenance of an effective Safety Management System and ensure implementation across all Council worksites.
• Identify and investigate WH&S risks/ non-compliance.
• Provide accurate and up to date information, support, and advice to all areas of Council to ensure the organisation is compliant with applicable legislation and the compliance framework.
• Coordinate and undertake WH&S training and assessment functions including inductions and the verification of competency program.
• Coordinate and assist with the management the work and non-work-related injury and illness rehabilitation program.

*Qualifications, Training & Licence requirements:

• Unrestricted ‘C’ class drivers’ licence (essential).
• Work Safe in the Construction Industry Induction Certificate (White Card).
• Current National Police Check (or ability to obtain and provide one).
• Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator competency (approved by Queensland Workers’ Compensation Regulator.
• Tertiary qualifications or undertaking formal qualifications relevant to work area, e.g. Cert IV in WHS or higher.

*Please refer to the Position Description for full details regarding the responsibilities and requirements of this position.

Benefits of working at Council

• Be part of a passionate and talented team
• Competitive salaries, plus 12% superannuation
• Generous leave provisions
• Healthy work/ life balance
• Rostered days off (RDO)
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee ‘Study Assistance’ scheme
• Employee Assistance Program for work or non-work-related matters

Applications close:  10:00pm, Sunday 24 November 2024

Contact: For further information regarding this position in either location, please contact our Recruitment Team - Jeni on 0447 153 948 or Darren Simpson on 0499 781 280, during business hours.
 

Additional Information: The North Burnett Regional Council is a drug and alcohol-free workplace, and an Equal Opportunity Employer. To be considered for this position, you must have adequate unrestricted rights to work in Australia.

Accommodation / housing: North Burnett Region offers affordable accommodation options, particularly if you are looking at getting into the housing market.  Please contact our local real-estate agents directly to discuss potential opportunities.  If you are looking for short-term/rental accommodation, again, please contact our local Real Estate agents directly to discuss suitable options.

North Burnett Regional Council reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.