Safety, Wellbeing, Environment and Quality Partner

**About us**
Neighbouring the Queensland capital of Brisbane, Ipswich is both the state’s fastest growing area and oldest provincial city. It is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity.

Ipswich City Council currently employs more than 1200 people and promotes a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Council teams operate across a range of industries delivering a wide range of services to the community, with one common purpose:
**_‘To proudly enhance the quality of life for our community'_**

We achieve this by embedding our values in all that we do. Our high performing teams are making a positive difference in the community, and you can be a part of history in shaping the future of this region, which is a catalyst for major growth.

**About the role**
As the Safety, Wellbeing, Environment and Quality Partner, you will be part of the Workplace Safety and Wellbeing team and will be responsible for facilitating and influencing the active engagement of relevant stakeholder managers in the research, development and implementation planning of safety and other related programs to meet business plans and corporate goals. Your main focus will be on Resource Recovery, Ipswich Waste Services, in all matters relating to safety, wellbeing, environment and quality.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:

- Engaging relevant stakeholder managers to develop, implement and adopt integrated business practices that complement line management requirements to achieve excellence in safety, wellbeing, environment, and quality practices as standard working practice.
- Advise, support, and enable the development, implementation and maintenance of safety, wellbeing, environment and quality and other related systems and processes that achieve safe operating process, procedures, and safe systems of work.
- Provide professional and effective consultation services on safety matters and ensure participation in safety consultative committees, safety meetings, local team works planning and safety, wellbeing, environment, and quality review meetings.
- Facilitate the development of “line management ownership” of safety objectives, plans and performance measures in the specific business unit, assisting and coaching employees and managers to support the implementation of safety, wellbeing, environment and quality objectives and business goals.

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

- An excellent fit with our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership.
- Extensive knowledge of workplace health and safety legislation and standards, including:

- Work Health and Safety Act and Work Health and Safety Regulations
- Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act and Regulations
- Quality Management Systems aligned to ISO-9001
- Environmental Health Legislation and Management Systems aligned to ISO-14001
- QLD Codes of Practice and AS/NZS relevant to Workplace Health and Safety and Environmental Safety.

A pre-employment medical will be required for this position (including drug and alcohol testing)

**What's on offer?**
This is a permanent, full-time position, level 6 with a salary package commencing at $97,134 plus superannuation of up to 12.25%.
- Joining Council as a key member of a team that is passionate and dedicated to building a positive, inclusive, and constructive workplace culture
- Genuine demonstrated commitment to flexible work
- Four (4) weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
- Ongoing learning and development and career opportunities
- A range of progressive health and wellbeing services

If you feel you are a good fit with our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.

**How to Apply**
Please submit:

- a cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how and why your skills and experience will assist Council to achieve the results required for this role
- a resume of no more than 4 pages

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks, if required for the position (which may include police record checks).
Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.

**Salary**: $97,134.00 per year