Whs Advisor

**WHS Advisor**
- **Salary $84,744.04 - $98,303.47 p/a + super**:

- **Permanent Full Time - 35 hours per week**:

- **Flexible Working Arrangements including Working from Home options**

**About Ku-ring-gai Council**

Located 16 km’s north of the Sydney CBD, the Ku-ring-gai area covers 84km2, is home to 124,000 residents and set in one of New South Wales’ most attractive natural environments.

**About the role**

Are you a passionate and experienced Work Health and Safety Advisor looking for an exciting new opportunity? Want to broaden your experience and join a fast paced work environment? Ku-ring-gai Council is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a WHS Advisor.

Reporting to the Team Leader Risk Advisory, you will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of Work Health and Safety strategies and initiatives across the organisation. This will involve providing expert advice and support to managers and employees, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations, and promoting a positive safety culture throughout the Council.

Your strong understanding of Work Health and Safety principles and practices, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders will ensure your success in this role.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop and implement the delivery of the WHS management system and the WHS Strategic plan
- Work collaboratively with Council's managers and supervisors to continue the development of the safety culture within the organisation
- Assist managers and supervisors with the review and document control for risk assessments
- Undertake accident and near-miss investigations, WHS audits, and worksite assessments
- Assist in the implementation of risk identification and control strategies for specific activities
- Prepare WHS reports and statistics, and provide recommendations for improvement

**About You**:
To be successful in this role you will have:

- Cert IV Work Health and Safety or extensive work-related experience in the field of WHS or willing to undertake training
- Current Class C Driver's Licence
- WHS general construction induction White Card or willing to undertake training
- Return to Work Coordination Certificate or willing to undertake training

***Benefits**
- Reward and Recognition Program
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Health & Fitness $100 yearly reimbursement (conditional)

To find out more about the position, please refer to the Position Description.

**Closes**: 11:30pm, Thursday 22 June, 2023