Ohs Advisor

**OHS Advisor (PN13020)**

**Closing date**: 09/07/2023 11:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time**Location**: Brimbank Community & Civic Centre, Brimbank Community & Civic Centre**Department**: People & Performance**Compensation**: Band 6A 36 Hour Week AUD $88743.60 - $96237.37**Employment type**: Temporary Part TimeExciting opportunity to join one of Melbourne's largest municipalities.

Located in the centre of Melbourne's growing west, Brimbank City Council is a local government that is welcoming, diverse and proud - just like the community we serve.

Every person working for Brimbank City Council shares our aspiration to make our City the best it can be

We are currently seeking a temporary part-time (26hrs per week) staff member to join our team based at our offices in Sunshine.

The role
- Reporting to the OHS Coordinator, we are seeking an OHS Advisor who can bring their skills and experience for:

- Promoting a positive and proactive approach to workplace health and safety;
- Establishing trusted relationships and raising awareness of health and safety as an organisational priority;
- Providing high quality, expert advice based upon legislative compliance and best practice;
- Facilitating and supporting stakeholders to work within the Council’s Safety Management Systems; and
- Delivering programs and initiatives as identified in the organisation’s health and safety strategy.

To be considered you will have:
- Local government experience is desirable;
- Three (3) plus years of experience in an OHS advisory role with appropriate supporting qualifications;
- Demonstrated passion for OHS with the ability to promote a proactive and positive safety culture;
- Demonstrated ability to provide practical, fit for purpose safety solutions, whilst ensuring that legislative and business requirements are not compromised;
- Demonstrated experience in developing and reviewing risk assessments, designing safe systems of work and mentoring stakeholders;
- High attention to detail with the ability to develop and implement OHS policy and procedure documentation.

Benefits of working at Brimbank include:
- Flexible work practices including hybrid working ;
- 16 days of personal leave per year (FTE);
- 16 weeks paid parental leave (FTE);
- 3 weeks partner leave;
- Make a positive impact to your local community.

A Position Description for this role is attached. To apply, please include your Resume and a Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining how you can deliver on the key aspects of the role and how you will assist Brimbank in 'becoming the best it can be'.

Brimbank City Council actively encourages applicants from aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, and LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at Brimbank.

If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment process please contact People Culture and Wellbeing on 92494000.
Brimbank City Council is a Child Safe organisation and endeavouring to promote child safe, child friendly practices.

To be eligible for employment at Brimbank City Council you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or be legally entitled to work in Australia.

Brimbank City Council is committed to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of all staff and members of the public. Our COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy requires all staff members be double vaccinated with an approved COVID-19 vaccine. Some roles may have an additional requirement of having received a third booster vaccination. Proof of vaccination status or authorised medical exemption will need to be provided before commencing employment.