Work Health & Safety Officer
Job No:
LSC246
Location:
Condobolin
Are you a highly motivated and enthusiastic person?
Would you like the opportunity to contribute to a high performing team and have access to training and professional development opportunities?
Lachlan Shire Council has an exciting opportunity for a Work Health and Safety Officer to join our team and work out of our Condobolin Office.
The purpose of the position is to assist management in exercising ‘due diligence’ by providing broad organisational support in developing and implementing Council’s overall Safety Management System. The role involves the development and auditing of workplace practices to assist in ensuring adherence to policy and procedure throughout the organisation to meet the expectation to provide a safe workplace. This role also administers the workers compensation function and contributes to recovery at work of injured workers. This Position is full-time.
To be successful you will need a Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety and a Certificate IV in workplace Training and Assessing or equivalent experience. Relevant industry experience working in a safety or risk role would be an advantage. Well-developed written and oral communication skills and strong computer literacy are required to be effective in this role. You must also hold a Class C Driver Licence and Construction Induction Card.
Council is committed to the delivery of high-quality customer service. You must adopt our values to support and enhance our community. You must work well in a team environment and have a focus on delivery of services to support Council's goals.
Benefits for you:
- The salary range is $2,901 to $3,426 per fortnight
- Starting salary to be determined upon the qualifications, skills and experience of the successful applicant.
- The Grade applicable to the position is Grade 10 -11 within Council's Salary Structure
- Working 76 hours per fortnight with a rostered day off (9 Day fortnight)
- 3 weeks sick leave
- Financial Assistance with relocation expenses in accordance with Council policy
- Access to a leaseback vehicle in accordance with Council policy
- Professional Development opportunities are available
- Employer Superannuation of 11.5%
- Employment is under the Local Government (State) Award as modified by the LSC Enterprise Agreement
Position Description: Download and read the Position Description here.
To find out more about the role contact Colleen Staines on 02 6895 1900
To Apply: Complete the application form below and attach your resume and copies of your relevant qualifications. You must also attach a covering letter to support your application; maximum length 2 pages.
Applications Close at 4:30pm on Monday, 13 January 2025
Lachlan Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require assistance to complete this application, please contact Human Resources on 02 6895 1900.
Lachlan Shire reserves the right to extend the advertising period without notice
