Work Health Safety Coordinator

Position Details

• Work type:Full-time Permanent
• Salary Classification:Negotiable – QLGIA (Stream A) Level 6 – 7
  
  ($89,155.06 – $99, % Superannuation)
• Location:Gayndah
• Schedule: 9-day fortnight

Why work with us?

There really is no better place to live, work and play than naturally beautiful North Burnett.  Home to 6 main townships plus quaint villages, the region boasts incredible National Parks, is agriculturally diverse, and offers an idyllic relaxed lifestyle.

Work-life balance, this role offers a 9-day fortnight allowing you to enjoy our beautiful rural location, and relaxed natural environment, while having the space and freedom to explore your potential.

Community and connection, find a sense of belonging and build authentic and meaningful relationships within our close-knit communities.

Affordable living, enjoy a lower cost of living and better housing affordability.

Rural lifestyle,enjoy the rural landscapes, clean air, and laid-back atmosphere.

Rewarding career,this is an exciting time to be joining the team.  North Burnett Regional Council offer a dynamic working environment with opportunities for professional development and initiatives to support a healthy work/life balance.

Find out more about our region in the North Burnett Visitors Guide.

About the role

The Work Health Safety Coordinator is instrumental in establishing, driving, and maintaining a strong and proactive safety culture that encourages accountability and collaboration across the organisation while also ensuring compliance with applicable legislative frameworks, policies and procedures.

The WHS Coordinator will lead and coach a small, passionate and geographically dispersed team to facilitate safety partnering, injury and illness rehabilitation programs, safety and compliance training, wellbeing health and safety systems and development and review of relevant policies and procedures.

Reporting to the People and Performance Manager, this is a great opportunity for an experienced and qualified safety professional to take their career to the next level.

About you

You will bring demonstrated experience in safety leadership, driving contemporary health, safety and wellbeing initiatives that strengthen compliance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) across a diverse environment.

A strong communicator, you will be able to influence and foster a positive safety culture while building effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

In this hands-on role, you will provide both strategic and operational advice and direction to your close-knit team and the wider organisation. You will also coach and mentor team members, conduct hazard inspections, and develop and implement sustainable WHS strategies.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain an effective Safety Management System and ensure implementation across all Council worksites.
• Work collaboratively within the organisation to promote, develop and foster a collaborative culture which creates a work environment where employees embrace and value safety and take responsibility for their own safety and the overall safety performance of Council.
• Develop, implement, manage and review the WHS management system, including standards, policies, procedures and supporting systems, ensuring that all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements and standards are met.
• Develop, maintain and continuously review systems, processes and registers by which accidents, incidents and hazards can be accurately documented, analysed and reported to internal stakeholders.
• Analyse health and safety related information and prepare regular reports for Management, Work Health and Safety Committee or external authorities
• Provide accurate and up to date information and advice to all areas of Council to ensure the organisation is compliant with applicable legislation and the compliance framework.
• Coordinate and assess the compliance training requirements for Council to meet internal and regulatory requirements such as inductions and the verification of competency program.
• Coordinate and manage the work and non-work-related injury and illness rehabilitation program.
• Provide effective supervision and leadership of the Work Health and Safety team.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details regarding the responsibilities and requirements of this position.

Applications close:  10:00pm, Tuesday 07 October

Contact: For further information regarding this position please contact Darren from the People and Performance Team on

Benefits of working at Council

• Be part of a passionate and talented team
• Competitive salaries, plus 12% superannuation
• Generous leave provisions
• Healthy work/ life balance
• Rostered days off (RDO)
• Salary packaging
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee 'Study Assistance' scheme
• Employee Assistance Program for work or non-work-related matters

How to apply:

• A covering letter (no more than two pages), detailing your reason/s for applying for the position and how your work experience, skills and knowledge meet the key responsibilities and position requirements.
• A current resume that summarises your employment history, education and training as well as referees.
• A copy of your current drivers licence, and relevant qualifications and certificates
• A completed Position Application Form

Additional Information

Accommodation / housing – The North Burnett Region offers a range of affordable housing options, ideal for those entering the property market. For short-term or rental accommodation, we recommend reaching out to local real estate agents, who can provide tailored advice and assist with finding the right fit for your needs.

To be considered for this position, you must have unrestricted rights to work in Australia.

North Burnett Regional Council is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note: North Burnett Regional Council reserves the right to close, withdraw, or extend vacancies at any time without prior notice. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates may be contacted before the closing date.