Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $78,024 (level 5) plus superannuation
Closing Date: Sunday 29 Setpember 2019 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. 

Role Overview

The People and Organisational Development Branch have an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join the team in a 2 year fixed term capacity as the Advisor - Wellbeing and Safety (Development).

The main focuses of this new position will be to:

• Develop a plan to address alignment of the organisational approach of the safety management system, organisational culture and practices which create a work environment that provides for the safety, health and wellbeing of Council staff, contractors, volunteers and the public, and
• Lead the establishment of an Annual Corporate Wellbeing Program that aligns with developing a positive safety culture.

The position will also provide proactive support and education to the organisation in all Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) matter, whilst ensuring provision of WHS services are aligned with the requirements and expectations of Council. This will be achieved by meeting the following responsibilities (however, not limited to):

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with directors, managers, supervisors and staff across the organisation, ensuring that all parties have a clear agreement and understanding of their respective roles and accountabilities to reduce risk and injury in achieving a safe workplace.
• Provide specialist advice, training and support to all internal customers and stakeholders, advising the directorates/branches/teams supervisors on WHS legislative obligations, workcover, regulations and practical solution within the workplace.
• Provide support and guidance to committees and safety representatives to ensure they understand their role, legislative obligations and develop positive working relationships to embed a safety culture.
• Review all current procedures, forms and system with the intent to improve customer and stakeholder engagement and meet the legislative obligations – SafePlan.
• Develop a Wellbeing plan to continually improve awareness across the organisation, including working with Organisational Development to arrange and deliver training programs, corporate inductions and other learning and development requirements.
• Develop, analyse and maintain a suite of reportable safety statistics and provide timely performance reports on safety, health and wellbeing metrics.
• Develop and maintain relationships with a range of external bodies including LGW, state government safety agencies, professional networks and other local government authorities to keep abreast of development in OHS practices.
• Develop safety strategies and approaches in conjunction with the Manager – POD. That drive a strong safety culture. This will include fostering an organisational culture which promotes teamwork, accountability and encourages safety leadership and peer observations.
• Meet obligations under the WHS Act 2011, Codes of Practice and Standards and also comply with Council’s policies and procedures including within Council’s Health and Safety Management System.

What we are looking for

To be successful in this position, you should have:

• Proven experience in OHS management and training over a range of workplace activities, particularly in the areas of construction and other field based services.
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and proven ability to apply and explain:
  • Legislation, standards and industry codes relevant to OHS, electrical safety, workers compensation and rehabilitation; and
  • Risk management, risk assessment and to develop and implement risk control strategies and techniques.
• Well-developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including the ability to provide high level technical advice, reports and presentations to a variety of stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to research and undertake analytical problem solving and evaluation with the capacity to examine complex problems and develop innovative WHS strategies for their resolution.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of various computer packages, including HR/WHS systems, along with the ability to quickly learn new applications.
• Strong customer services skills with the ability to network and build effective working relationships to understand the business needs and workplace activities.
• Demonstrated ability to operate as an effective positive team member with the ability to mentor, lead, impart knowledge to other team members, and encourage work colleagues to develop professionally.
• Demonstrated experience in WHS Management System Auditing.
• Demonstrated ability to embed a positive and effective safety culture.

You should also have the following mandatory licences/competencies requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in OHS or related discipline.
• Formal training in incident investigation and/or a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained.
• Construction Industry White/Blue card.

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here.

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Belynda Howard, Manager - People and Organisational Development on 5481 0639 or email belynda.howard@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Rowena Chapman on 5481 0687 or email rowena.chapman@gympie.qld.gov.au.

Closing Date: Sunday 29 Setpember 2019 at 11.00pm AEST