Safety Officer

1 week ago


Singleton, Australia Singleton Council Full time

**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**

Working within the Integrated Risk Management Team, the Safety Officer is responsible for assisting in developing, implementing, reviewing, and continuously improving Council’s work health and safety (WHS) system and working with, and as a first source of technical advice and guidance for, operational staff across the organisation. This role will require you to work independently, build productive relationships and contribute to the establishment of a positive and proactive safety culture.

Key responsibilities include:

- Work to develop, implement and continuously improve the WHS management system and education programs to improve the safety of staff
- Effectively promote the early identification and mitigation of workplace hazards
- In consultation with key stakeholders, assist in the development and continuous improvement of Council’s SWMS and SWPs
- Undertake audits on a weekly basis and provide recommendations to improve Council’s WHS and environmental risk management performance
- Collate and analyse statistical data with respect to WHS performance on an ongoing basis
- Participate in Work Health & Safety Committee meetings
- Participate in all 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

This position is offered on a fixed-term full-time basis working 35 hours per week until 17 October 2025.

Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 12 of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a base salary of $90,186 - $101,446 per annum plus superannuation, and use of a fit for purpose commuter use vehicle.

**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
- 4-day week

**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 Leave
- Parental Leave
- Domestic + Family Violence Leave
- Health + Wellbeing Leave

**Your development benefits include**:

- Training Courses + Professional Development
- Education Assistance
- Leadership Development Program
- Emerging Leaders Program
- 'Grow our Own' Program

**Your reward + recognition benefits include**:

- ESSPecialist Program Awards
- Service Awards
- Be Valued Recognition Program

**WANT TO KNOW MORE?**

To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click **here**to explore our webpages.

Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council? Click **here** to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

For further information regarding this role please see the **position description**.**

**INTERESTED?**:
For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact **Deborah McDonald, Manager Integrated Risk** on **6578 7233.**

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

**APPLICATIONS CLOSE**THURSDAY 24 APRIL 2025.**

Job No**:SC2023000191**

Location**:Singleton


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