Workplace Health and Safety Specialist

2 days ago

Cook Shire, Australia beBeeWHS Full time

Job Title: Workplace Health and Safety Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to lead our safety team and foster a positive, accountable safety culture throughout the organisation.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of safety challenges in rural/remote settings and be able to navigate complex high-risk environments.

You will also be responsible for driving the development and implementation of a Safety System, cultivating a culture and commitment to the proactive reporting of incidents, hazards and near misses.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead Council's Safety team, fostering their professional growth and capability.
  • Influence and cultivate a positive, accountable safety culture throughout the organisation.
  • Navigate complex, high risk environments.
  • Demonstrated understanding of safety challenges in rural/remote settings and among a workforce that will benefit from a positive change management approach.
  • Drive the development and implementation of a Safety System, cultivating a culture and commitment to the proactive reporting of incidents, hazards and near misses.
  • Navigate a diverse workforce, ensuring safety practices are accessible, with regular consultation and training.
Requirements
  • Bachelor degree or higher qualification in health and safety.
  • Queensland Workers Compensation Regulator Approved Training (Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator Course).
  • Hold a Construction White Card.
  • Minimum 5 years relevant practical experience as a WHS Manager, preferably in a local government environment.
Benefits

Cook Shire offers a range of benefits including:

  • A competitive salary package.
  • An attractive superannuation scheme.
  • A comprehensive employee assistance program.
  • Opportunities for career advancement.

Cook Shire is an equal opportunity employer and encourages a diverse workplace. Indigenous community members and women are strongly encouraged to apply. All applications are assessed on merit.

For more information please contact Sharon Heather on Cook Shire is an equal opportunity employer and encourages a diverse workplace. Indigenous community members and women are strongly encouraged to apply. All applications are assessed on merit.

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