Principal - Work Health and Safety

2 weeks ago


Hobart, Australia Hobart City Council Full time

**Unit**: People & Culture
**Division**: City Enablers
**Location**: Town Hall
**Employment status**: Temporary full-time (5 years)
**Classification**: Municipal Officer Level 5
**Agreement**: _Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2021_
**Salary range**: $135,080 to $146,334 per annum (includes loading and July CPI increase) + 12.5% superannuation.

You will also receive commuter rights of a motor vehicle, car spot plus laptop and mobile phone.
- Opportunity to lead and influence change to make a real impact
- Be part of a team that adopts health and safety focus through cultural engagement
- Participate in a Leadership Program with ongoing career development and training

**About the role**:
This role contributes to the success of the City by strategically reviewing, planning, implementing, managing and embedding the effective service delivery of integrated Work Health and Safety programs and developing a systemic approach to WHS culture and risk management across the organisation.

The role will have responsibility for critical policy and procedure formulation and the provision of authoritative and strategic advice and expertise in Work Health and Safety, workers compensation and injury management.

The role leads the WHS team as change agents for improved WHS outcomes for all employees and will drive the development of systems, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms and analytical processes.

Learn more about the role in the position description: Principal Work Health & Safety Position Description

**About you**:
Are you a motivated leader with a passion and drive for Work, Health and Safety? Then this is the role is for you

Reporting to the Manager People & Culture the Principal WHS will lead an effective team that develops safe work practices, facilitates continuous improvement and supports a safety first culture across the City of Hobart.

**To be successful in this role, you will need**:

- Significant experience at a senior level in leading a Work Health and Safety function across a diverse workforce.
- Highly developed working knowledge of WHS environment, legislation, regulations, codes of practice, WHS systems and systemic safety management processes.
- Ability to drive a culture of achievement and foster a quality focus across the organisation.

**About us**:
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 12.5% with salary sacrifice options.
- A wide range of paid leave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

**How to apply**:
**Before you begin**:
**Selection process**:
Learn more about the selection process on our website.

**Applications close 5 pm Monday 26 June 2023.



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