Griffith is one of the most vibrant regional economies in Australia with a large export sector and mature and developing enterprises in value-added food & wine production, retail, residential and industrial development, tourism and agriculture. The city boasts a cosmopolitan lifestyle that has a young & diverse multi-cultural population with authentic cafes and the region’s renowned wine producers. Griffith City Council is proactive and energetic and passionate about creating ongoing opportunities for our growing population.
Council is seeking applications from enthusiastic motivated individuals for the following position.
WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER – 2-year term – full time
The Work Health & Safety Officer provides assistance, advice and coaching to all staff to assist in the effective management of safety and risk matters contributing positively to Council’s overall Safety and Risk performance.
The role includes providing hands-on, accurate, practical and specialised advice, together with solution-focused approach to resolving safety and risk matters, including assistance in conducting investigations, project control, in-house training and taking a lead role in identifying emerging safety and risk trends and actively intervene to promote positive Safety and Risk outcomes for Council.
Qualifications: The successful applicant will require a Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or currently enrolled in a nationally recognised qualification.
Skills & Knowledge: The successful applicant will have a high level of verbal and communication skills with a working knowledge of Work Health and Safety Legislation and regulations pertaining to areas of Council. A General Construction Induction card is required along with a full Australian Drivers Licence.
Hours of work: 35 hours per week.
Salary and conditions: Commencement annual salary range from $83,933.12 to $92,325.87 (Grade 14) plus Superannuation.
Griffith City Council offers;
Special conditions: Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply.
Applications close: Monday 16 September 2024
For any questions about the role please contact Shireen Donaldson on 1300 176 077.
Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. People with disability are encouraged to reach out so they can be supported in recruitment processes, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.
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Griffith City Council,New South Wales,Australia
Griffith City Council,New South Wales,Australia
