WHS Officer
Job No:
PP04781
Location:
Gordon
WHS Officer
- Salary $79,014.00 to $91,655.72 p/a + super
- Permanent full time position – 35 hours per week
- Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements
- Novated Lease options available
About Ku-ring-gai Council
Located 16 km’s north of the Sydney CBD, the Ku-ring-gai area covers 84km2, is home to 124,000 residents and set in one of New South Wales’ most attractive natural environments.
About the role
Reporting to the Team Leader Risk Advisory, you will work alongside the WHS Advisor, facilitating the implementation of Work Health and Safety strategies and initiatives across the organisation. This will involve providing advice and support to managers and employees, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations, and promoting a positive safety culture throughout Council.
Duties will include, but are not limited to
- Work collaboratively with Council's managers and supervisors to continue the development of the safety culture within the organisation
- Undertake accident and near-miss investigations, WHS audits, and worksite assessments
- Assist managers and supervisors with the review and document control for risk assessments
- Assist in the implementation of risk identification and control strategies for specific activities
- Prepare WHS reports and statistics, and provide recommendations for improvement
- Assist in the implementation of Council’s mandatory WHS training program
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Cert IV Work Health and Safety or relevant experience in the field of WHS or willing to undertake training
- Current Class C Driver's Licence
- WHS general construction induction White Card or willing to undertake training
- Apply First Aid Certificate or willing to undertake training
- Return to Work Coordination Certificate or willing to undertake training
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Benefits
- 35 hour working week
- Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements
- Novated Lease options available
- Health & Fitness $100 yearly reimbursement (conditional)
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location
- Supportive team environment
This is a great opportunity where you will gain knowledge, training and development opportunities to further develop your career.
How to apply
Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria as listed within the Position Description to be eligible for an interview.
Like to know more? Please contact Jo Zhu at jzhu@krg.nsw.gov.au
Closes: 12.00pm, Friday 22 November 2024
Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer