Hawkesbury City Council

Workplace Health and Safety Officer

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

• Salary starts from $86k per annum
• Rostered Day Off – 9 Day Fortnight
• Leaseback Vehicle + On-Site Parking
• Fitness Passport

Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

The Role

Reporting to the Workplace Health and Safety Coordinator and based across our sites in the Hawkesbury, the purpose of this position is to contribute to the development, implementation maintenance and continual improvement of Council’s Work Health and Safety culture, processes and systems and undertake the day-to-day operational activities which underpin this.

About You

You will have demonstrated WHS experience, ideally with experience across multiple industries which will include construction/ blue collar environment. You will be experienced in developing and delivering necessary WHS training packages and have detailed knowledge of WHS legislation, associated Codes of Practice and Australian Standards. You will have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact, influence and negotiate across all levels of an organisation.

Essential Criteria

• Certificate IV WHS (minimum) or equivalent qualification
• Demonstrated experience in WHS routing workplace inspections, accident / incident investigation and compliance auditing
• Sound oral and written communication skills
• Experience in inducting staff, contractors, visitors and volunteers into the workplace
• Experience in the writing and review of WHS documentation in relation to both system and contract works
• Ability to prepare risk assessment reports across a range of disciplines
• General knowledge of Workers Compensation Acts and conversant with injury management and return to work processes
• Proficient in use of computers, particularly Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with the development of health and wellbeing programs to support organisational needs
• Class C Drivers Licence
• WHS General Construction Work in NSW
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)

The Rewards

An attractive salary will be offered to the successful applicant commensurate with qualification, skills, and experience.

• Great working environment
• Fortnightly Rostered Day Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Tertiary Education Assistance
• Health and Wellbeing Program
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition program
• Fitness Passport or Corporate Rate Gym Membership - Oasis Leisure Centre
• Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family

To Apply

For further position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au or call Council’s People and Development Team on 02 4560 4444.

Applications close Sunday, 09 February 2025

Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.

Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process.