• Work with a team who are committed to ensuring the Health and Wellbeing of all employees
• Permanent full time plus monthly RDO
• Greensborough office location and a number of other key sites

As the Safety & Wellbeing Advisor you will provide Safety leadership across the organisation, particularly in the areas of OH&S, risk management, OH&S training, and operational OH&S management. 

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Supporting all business areas in developing and implementing Safety and Wellbeing programs that promote an effective OH&S culture and a proactive approach to the identification, management and prevention of risks
• Implement strategies to manage Council’s compliance with all applicable Legislation, Regulations and Codes of Practice
• Drive and deliver effective implementation of the Safety framework, Safety & Wellbeing Strategy and Safety System
• Assist Service Units to apply sound contractor OH&S practices
• As part of this role, some duties may need to be performed on an "on-call" basis

Desirable criteria:

• Diploma or Degee qualifications in OHS and significant experience in OHS and wellbeing
• Proven Safety and Wellbeing experience
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate
• Ability to build awareness, capability and engagement around safety
• Ability to set timeframes and achieve goals
• Demonstrated Safety Management System experience
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Ability to undertake incident investigations
• Ability to produce timely reports
• Assist with COVID response, understanding and support to employees and managers

Benefits:

• Salary range $86,182.74 - $93,696.04 plus 10% super
• Permanent full-time position. 38 hours per week plus monthly RDO
• Supportive team environment
• Flexible work arrangements
• Ongoing learning and individual development opportunities, including health and wellbeing initiatives

Culture: Our Staff choose to align their career with Banyule by living the values of Respect, Integrity, Responsibility, Initiative and Inclusion, strong learning and development culture and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.

For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below or to discuss your suitability, to contact Damian Renehan Safety & Wellbeing Coordinator Tel: 9242 3416 for a confidential conversation.

To apply for this position, please include your resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description. 

Applications Close 11.45pm on: Sunday 3 October 2021.

Banyule City Council is a child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.