Lane Cove Council

Work Health & Safety (WHS) Officer

• 35 hrs per week
• Flexible work options
• Great team

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of an innovative Council seeking to make a positive difference in the community you support? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced WHS Officer to join our team.

Located on the lower North Shore, our leafy suburbs have a vibrant and diverse village atmosphere. We aim to provide “best value” services and facilities to the community whilst ensuring a sustainable future.

If you are open to fresh ideas, committed to progressing new initiatives and driven to provide the very best service to our community, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

You will be responsible for performing the delivery of work, health, and safety better practice to build a mature safety culture, influencing positive safety leader behaviours to prevent harm and achieve organisational objectives.

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in WHS/Business, or equivalent industry experience;
• Experience in workers compensation, including injury management and health and safety management systems;
• Experience in the preparation of reports relating to WHS management activities;
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and the ability to apply that knowledge to assess compliance.

What we Offer

• Varied lifestyle benefits programs including:
  • flexible work practices aimed at achieving work/life balance
  • an employee wellness program and discounted gym memberships
• Annual performance bonuses and salary review
• Extensive career development and training opportunities
• The convenience of being close to shops, cafes, an aquatic centre and a gym.

To Apply

Click on the “apply now“ button to be redirected to our careers page where you can download and read a copy of the Position Description and address the selection criteria in your online application.

For further information about the role, please contact Stephen Golding on (02) 9911 3646.

Salary range – Up to $97K per annum (incl super) dependent on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE MONDAY 09 DECEMBER 2024 at 10PM

Lane Cove Council is an equal opportunity employer and provides a smoke free workplace.