Safety Officer

4 months ago

Blacktown, Australia Blacktown City Council Full time

**Job No**:BC2950***

**Location**:Blacktown, NSW***

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Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 435,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

**About the opportunity**

We are looking for 2 permanent, full-time Safety Officers to support and build our organisational WHS safety culture, and who will thrive in a dynamic and diverse workplace.

We require 2 WHS professionals who will champion a positive safety culture across the organisation, provide guidance and support to the business by assisting in finding opportunities for improvement when resolving WHS issues. They will also participate and lead workplace inspections, investigations and audits and assist in reviewing and implementing various facets of our WHS management system to ensure continuous improvement.

**Qualifications and experience**

**Essential**:

- Tertiary qualifications within relevant field of Work Health and Safety (WHS) or related discipline
- Capable of demonstrating a capacity to work in WHS in a multi-dimensional industry
- Proven experience in WHS and understanding of WHS system management
- Experience in basic WHS Training
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic team of WHS professionals
- Knowledge of WHS legislation and regulations
- Current class ‘C’ driver’s licence.

**Desirable**:

- A basic understanding of WHS audit processes
- Experience in a local government environment
- Experience in a similar role working with a SafeWork NSW Self Insurer Audit and Safety System.

**Remuneration and benefits**

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.
- Entry level for this position starts at $1,930.98 per week
- 35-hour working week
- Car allowance
- Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
- Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11.5% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

**Our commitment to safety**

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.
- Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.

Best of luck.

**Closing date: Friday 13 September 2024, 11.59 pm**

**Contact officer: Gerard Cobcroft on 9839 6241**

**Internal ref: BCC1655 and BCC1845

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