Wellbeing and Safety Quality and Assurance Lead

**Job Number**:
498353

**Division**:
Finance & Corp Services

**Employment Status**:
Full time, Permanent

**Categories**:
Audit, Governance and Policy, People, Culture and Safety

**Term**: Permanent Full Time

**Award/Level**: Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream A) - Level 6 of the Moreton Bay Regional Council EBA4 Certified Agreement
- $94,194pa + super (up to 12%) + leave loading
- 72.5 hour fortnight
- 9 day fortnight
- Strathpine location.

**About our opportunity**

Working closely with the Wellbeing and Safety Manager, you will support the ongoing **quality and assurance** of current and new Wellbeing and Safety Management systems at council. We will also look to you to provide quality and professional advice for the W&S Team and business units in **regulatory compliance, internal and external audits**.

You will be an essential part of the team to support deliverables around organisational systems review and development, driving and **improving the methodology behind managing safety**. You'll also:

- Support the business units to develop, monitor and maintain internal assurance, systems of work, focusing on **work as done**.
- Gather data and analyse for reporting and improvement.
- Lead the development of and facilitate annual internal assurance and audit programs, systems, processes and initiatives.
- Monitor and report on internal and external recommendations and corrective actions - including those from Safety Committees, Event Learnings and external sources.
- Liaise and manage external auditing including monitoring and managing Corrective Actions.
- Support the W&S team to develop output measurables and KPIs and provide assurance that deliverables are monitored and met.
- Monitor and review W&S Team functions to ensure quality of output and compliance.
- Provide due diligence monitoring and training to ensure the annual due diligence checklist is completed.

**About you**

We are seeking someone experienced in **conducting complex WHS audits**, reviews and providing value adding advice in respect to governance, internal controls and risk management, and ready for that next challenge

You will bring substantial experience in understanding how to construct systems of work as done into assurance, **interpreting WHS legislation**, and have a proactive workflow management style to ensure **audits are scheduled and completed within timeframes**.

With a strong **analytical mindset** and exceptional interpersonal skills to quickly build those quality working relationships throughout the organisation, you will quickly become a valuable member of our team.

In addition, you will have:

- A high level of attention to detail and accuracy, and excellent analytical and research skills for conducting risk based internal audits.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding in WHS legislation, codes of practice, applicable Australian Standards and industry guidelines, monitoring compliance to applicable laws, regulations, requirements and standards.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs and the ability to develop proficiency with Council’s corporate systems such as TechnologyOne.

**Position Description**

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**Why join the MBRC Team?**

As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay Region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of more than 479,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

- Discounted Health Insurance.
- Free flu vaccinations every year.
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
- We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training & Research Scheme (STARS).
- Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
- Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
- We want you and your family to feel well supported when you need it most - as a team member you will have access our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our mates and construction program.
- Our Strathpine office has lo