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Work Health and Safety Specialist

2 weeks ago


Singleton, Australia Singleton Council Full time

Job No**:SC2023000240**

Location**:Singleton**

**At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.**

As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community.

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.

Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

**ADD VALUE - THE ROLE**

We are currently seeking an experienced **Work Health and Safety Specialist** to deliver and support Council's Work Health and Safety system. Through close engagement with Council leadership, this role supports all aspects of safety at Council including system development and implementation, policy and procedure review and implementation, audits, investigation, reporting and more.

Key responsibilities include:

- Provide WHS, injury management and recover at work expertise, guidance, support and education to all staff
- Assist with the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Council’s WHS system
- Conduct and coordinate a programmed approach to regular WHS audits across Council including the annual StateCover audit, internal and external audits as may be required
- Assist in the identification and facilitation of strategies and programs to improve the safety of staff and to mitigate claims
- Work in partnership with key stakeholders to develop and implement policy, procedures, systems and education programs
- Support the recording and reporting process for workplace incidents and promote a proactive local approach to incident investigation and hazard resolution
- Provide WHS statistics and reports as required
- Manage Council’s workplace health surveillance, including vaccinations and immunisations as required
- As the Return-to-Work Coordinator, administer the rehabilitation of injured workers including recover at work programs in accordance with relevant Workers Compensation and Injury Management legislation
- Provide support for emergency preparedness and response programs, such as fire drills and evacuation
- Coordinate and facilitate WHS education, induction and training to ensure Council meets its legislative requirements
- In consultation with key stakeholders, assist in the development and continuous improvement of Council’s SWMS and SWPs
- Administer the WHS Committee and coordinate and promote appropriate and timely consultative arrangements for WHS
- Lead investigations where a serious incident has occurred or as directed by the Manager Integrated Risk and provide assistance to undertake and review incident investigations
- Participate in outdoor worker toolbox talks to discuss incidents, hazards, and incident investigation outcomes
- Assist with onsite risk assessments for high-risk work and other such field support as required

**ESSENTIAL CRITERIA**
- Tertiary qualifications in Work Health & Safety, coupled with solid contemporary experience in a senior WHS role
- SafeWork NSW Return to Work Coordinator accreditation
- Proven ability to work cooperatively and consult across all levels of management and staff
- Experience conducting complex WHS investigations and audits
- Experience delivering on-the-job WHS induction, education and awareness training
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite
- Demonstrated high level written, verbal and interpersonal skills and the ability to positively influence and negotiate positive outcomes

This position is offered on a **permanent, full-time** basis working 35 hours per week.

Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 13 of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a base salary of $103,561 - $116,492 per annum plus a motor vehicle allowance of $18,168.97 and 12% superannuation totaling a **TRP of $136,338 - $150,820 per annum.**

**BE VALUED - THE REWARD**

**Your wellbeing benefits include**:

- Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
- Health + Wellbeing Leave
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks

**Your flexible work benefits**may** include**:

- Work from home
- Rostered Day Off
- 9-day fortnight

**Your leave benefits include**:

- Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
- Annual Leave
- Sick + Carer’s Leave
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Purchase of Additional Annual Lea