Safety Business Partner

Schedule 2 -Position DescriptionPosition Name: Safety Business Partner Field WorkerIncumbent:Position Number:Directorate: Organisational ServicesTeam: People, Safety & WellbeingPosition Status: Permanent Full TimeClassification: Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) AwardCurrent Level: 6Located: LongreachRevised: June 2025Our VisionConnecting Council and CommunityOur MissionDelivering Excellent ServicesOur Values1. A Safe and Healthy Work EnvironmentInclusiveness and RespectConsistency and FairnessTeamwork and Staff DevelopmentPerformance and Value for MoneyLeadership and CollaborationSustainabilityForward-lookingPosition ObjectiveThe Safety Business Partner - Field Worker engages with the road construction and maintenance crews to:Conduct site inspections and audits with site supervisors to identify potential hazards and risks on job sites.Work proactively and collaboratively as a business partner with supervisors to implement workplace healthand safety standards.Support teams in implementing corrective measures to safeguard the wellbeing of all workers.Foster a proactive approach to safety management and promote a culture of health and wellbeing.Contribute to the continuous improvement of safety practices across all operations.Provide training and support to supervisors, site supervisors and project managers.Position ResponsibilitiesFunctional Areas Key AccountabilitiesSite Safety Inspections • Conduct regular and ad-hoc Safety inspections across civil constructionwork sites, as identified in consultation and planning with the WorksCoordinator.Identify and report hazards, unsafe practices, and non-compliance withWHS legislation and Council policies, applying a learning approach tosupport crews to address issues.Use checklists and digital tools to document findings and observations.Data from findings and observations will be used in trends analysis toinform opportunities for betterment and improvement.Report findings and observations to relevant Supervisors, Managers andthe ELT.Risk Assessment & HazardControlEvaluate site-specific risks (e.g. excavation, traffic management, plantoperation)Recommend and verify the site supervisor's implementation of appropriatecontrol measures.Consult with and mentor site supervisor of identified risks, correctiveactions with an aim of continual improvement.Monitor effectiveness of implemented controls, escalate any unresolvedissues to Safety Coordinator.Participate in incident investigations and ensure fair, transparent reportingConsultation &CommunicationFoster open communication, where mistakes can be openly communicatedwithout fear of reprisal and be seen as a learning event, without assigningblame.Facilitate toolbox talks and safety briefings on site where required, andencourage open reporting of hazards, near misses and incidents.Participate at Safety Committee Meetings when requiredTraining & Capacity Building • Contribute to the development and delivery of WHS training andinformation material to develop WHS skills and awareness across Council.Support capacity building of supervisors and their crews in applying WHSactivities in their daily work.Other • Proactively maintain knowledge and monitor changes in WHS legislationand industry best practice to provide up to date advice andrecommendations on compliance with legislative requirements.Comply with laws and regulations governing practice of WHS and relatedactivities and make judgments impartially based on standards, legislation,Council requirements, WHS knowledge and practice.Other such relevant duties as required from time to time, which wouldgenerally fall within the scope of this position as directed by youraccountable supervisor. Key RelationshipsReports to Senior Safety Business Partner The Safety Business Partner – FieldWorker will have an effectiverelationship with the Senior SafetyBusiness Partner and is responsiveto their requests.Works with (Internally) People, Safety and Wellness TeamWorks Departments (Civil Constructions)Executive Leadership TeamThe Safety Business Partner willhave a positive relationship with thewider workforce, which involvesactive communication, sharing ideasand working together to create aconducive environment.Works with (externally) Members of the community, externalagencies and other stakeholdersThe Safety Business Partner willhave an approachable, attentive, andrespectful relationship withmembers of the community, externalagencies, and other stakeholdersbuilt on open communication andtrust.Extent of AuthorityPosition exercises a degree of autonomy and works under limited direction with the freedom to act withinestablished policies practices. The position must understand that their powers are limited to their delegatedauthority and know and comply with any authority/obligation that comes with their powers.Position RequirementsSkillsAble to demonstrate a commitment to Council's core values through personal action.Good communication skills with the ability to present ideas and advice at all levels of Council.Well-developed written and verbal communications skills and demonstrated ability to engage and build'trusted' relationships with workers and managers to achieve improved health and safety outcomes.Discovery and problems solving skills in evaluating WHS management systems and processes andproviding recommendations for WHS system improvement initiatives.Demonstrated skills and experience in supporting change / WHS improvement initiatives, includingsupporting workers and managers to develop their responsibility and leadership to achieve anorganizational culture that is focused on WHS.Knowledge• Considerable knowledge of contemporary WHS and risk management systems, processes, and principles,WHS legislation with audit, investigation and/or training experience.Knowledge of the principles and legislation related to Work health and Safety.Knowledge and understanding of Queensland Local Government Business activities.Mandatory Experience/QualificationsCurrent 'C' Class Drivers LicenceTertiary qualification in occupational health and safety (Diploma or Advance Diploma) with relevantexperience; or an equivalent level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training,professional accreditation, and qualification.Demonstrated capacity to act independently, objectively and with integrity.Desirable Experience/QualificationsCertificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) or demonstrated ability to delivertraining/inductions. Delegations and AuthorisationsFinancial DelegationA financial delegation of $75,000.00 is assigned to this position. Please refer to Council's ProcurementManagement Directive for details of Councils guidelines as per Local Government Act and Regulation. LegislativeSub-Delegations and Authorisations may also be applicable to this position and are detailed in the external publicregisters. Both registers are available on Council's Electronic Document Management System.Inherent RequirementsThese are the essential requirements of this position:This role may be subject to work-related contact outside of normal business hours.Vision and Hearing RequirementsThis position requires a vision testThis position requires a hearing testCognitive RequirementsFrequency (% of working day)Rare/Never Occasional 0-33%Frequent34 – 66%Constant> 66%Working Independently - ability to utiliseautonomy with respect to the processes bywhich tasks are completed. Little to noautonomy with respect to the work allocated tothem by the supervisorTeam Based Work - works in a team of peopleand not exposed to isolationCommunicating With Others – VerbalCommunicating With Others - WrittenFocused Attention on Task - high levels ofattention required to minimise errors andensure accuracyConcentrating – high levels of concentrationrequired while completing required tasksPlanning and Sequencing Tasks and Activities -managing multiple tasks or projectssimultaneously, ensuring that all activities arecompleted efficiently and effectively.Decision Making - required to exercise sounddecision making while completing all aspects ofthe positionProblem Solving – requirement to developsound solutions to novel or unusual problemsarising during the course of the dayReasoning - required to exercise soundreasoning while completing all aspects of theposition within defined scopeJudgement - required to exercise soundjudgement while completing all aspects of theposition within defined scopeShort and Long-term Memory Recall – readyaccess to documented procedures orprecedents to perform requirements of thepositionEmotional Resilience - exposure to stressful ordistressing situations including meetingspecified deadlines and production demands,dealing with aggressive or upsetcustomers/clients, high conflict situations,general workload demands, change beyondindividual's personal controlInterruptions – frequency of interruptions todaily work plans and requirement to changework plans at short noticeWorkplace Health and Safety ObligationsAll employees have a legal obligation to comply with regulatory requirements and LRC– SMS (Longreach RegionalCouncil's - Safety Management System) incorporating WH&S policies, procedures and work instructions. Theseare introduced to ensure the health and safety of employees, contractors, visitors, volunteers, the public and theenvironment and remain compliant with Industry Benchmark Standards.The following statements apply to all Managers and Supervisors for the supervision of employees, includingpermanent, part-time and casual employees. Your responsibilities include:Setting a good example for staff to follow and encourage a positive attitude to health and safety, ensuringa safe work environment and safe system of work is provided for all employees, contractors, visitors andvolunteers.Comply with the Health and safety duties and Duty of Care requirements as specified within the WorkHealth and Safety Act 2011 Part 2 with particular attention to S19 Primary duty of care for Person Conductinga Business or Undertaking (PCBU) responsibilities.Striving to meet and/or exceed Key Performance Indicator requirements that have been set bymanagement.To comply with instructions given for WH&S at a workplace by the employer.Ensuring all accidents, incidents, serious bodily injuries, work-related illnesses or dangerous occurrencesand near misses are reported to the WHSA within the required timeframes (within 24 hours of the event)Conducting an investigation and submit a report for any and all accidents or incidents that have occurredwithin your area of responsibility within the workplace.Enforcing the wearing of all required uniforms and personal protective equipment, ensuring that theequipment is worn correctly, after providing proper instruction in its use.Not to willfully or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided for WH&S at the workplace.Not to willfully place at risk the WH&S of any persons at the workplace including yourself.Adhere to the LRC–SMS by Implementing, maintaining and monitoring the Council's WH&S ManagementPlan and completing relevant Monthly Action Plan items within your area of responsibility;Performing all work and associated functions in a safe, efficient and effective manner;Assisting with the development, implementation and monitoring of departmental WH&S policies,procedures, work instruction and verbal directions within your area of responsibility;Providing information to employees through team meetings, toolbox talks or information sessions inrelation to WH&S;Instigate and supervise the facilitation of hazard inspections, risk assessments, and the implementation ofcorrective action to eliminate hazards where practical and / or control risks in the workplace;Ensuring risk assessments are conducted and recorded for all identified hazards, or prior to theimplementation of new work practices, hazardous substances, or plant. Also, as required, assisting orparticipating in the carrying out of risk assessments on identified hazards;Ensuring that no hazardous substance is purchased or used without first carrying out a risk assessmentand gaining approval from the authorised person.Identifying employee training needs and ensuring that no employee is required to undertake a task withoutfirst receiving training in the safe method of work, or adequate safety instructionsEstablishing and maintaining a high standard of housekeeping within your individual work area(s) andgenerally within the Longreach Regional Council's area of responsibility.Attending any toolbox, team talks or specific training (e.g. Take 5s etc.) as supplied and required byLongreach Regional Council.Ensuring all employees under your control are aware of first aid locations, fire protection facilities,evacuation and other emergency procedures.In liaison with the Workplace Rehabilitation Coordinator, implementing rehabilitation procedures andfacilitating early return to work for injured employees. Also assisting with the identification of positions thatare suitable for rehabilitation placements.Attend WH&S Committee meetings as and when required.