Work Health and Safety Specialist

A career of life-changing impact

**Work Health and Safety Specialist x 3**

**Hunter / Central Coast NSW, Riverina and**
**Central West NSW.**

**Full-time temporary role - 1 Year contract**

**Total Remuneration Package $132,022.06 (Package includes base salary of $108,494 - $116,838 p.a plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading)**

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer First, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.

**We invest in our people**

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

**About the role**

TAFE NSW is seeking dynamic and knowledgeable Work Health and Safety Specialists to join its Plant and Machinery Safety and Compliance Program to be based in various locations across NSW.

These pivotal roles will drive the implementation of a number of integrated safety initiatives being undertaken by the Program to ensure a safe learning and working environment for our students, staff and other stakeholders who learn with, operate and maintain our extensive fleet of plant and machinery assets.

**We are recruiting for 3 full time temporary (1 year) positions**

**These positions are based in the following regional locations**:

- Hunter and Central Coast NSW: 1x Position
- Central West NSW: 1x position
- Riverina : 1 x position

**Essential Requirements**
- Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
- Class C driver’s licence with the capacity to travel for TAFE NSW business purposes as required
- Ability to address and meet focus capabilities as stated in the Position Description

**The following will be highly regarded**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.
- Proven experience in WHS, ideally in industries operating large volumes of plant and machinery.
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, codes of practice, and industry standards relating to plant and machinery.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience in delivering training and awareness programs.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Position Description.

**Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion**

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks.

If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

**Applications close Monday 25th March 11:55PM**
- Your current resume
- Cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct.

For temporary positions, you will require a visa that gives you permission to work in Australia.

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this talent pool.