Work Health & Safety Coordinator

Cabonne Council has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, self-starter to join the Safety, People & Culture team as the organisation's Work Health & Safety Coordinator.

Do you have a passion for workplace wellness and safety?

Are you experienced in the implementation and maintenance of an ISO certified Work Health and Safety Management System (WHSMS)? Are you a HR practitioner with workers compensation claims management experience?

This could be the job for you!

We are looking for an individual who understands the power of working in a team environment, is passionate and motivated, with exceptional problem solving, verbal and written communication skills.

About the Role

In this role you will be required to work collaboratively to support a culture of physical and psychological wellbeing across Council’s operations and ensure Council meets its work health and safety legislative obligations in all we do and maintain our work health and safety management system to ISO45001 standards.

Someone with WHS management experience, or with a HR background is desirable, as this position is tightly integrated into the Safety, People and Culture team. Training and support will be provided to the successful candidate.

This role is a full-time role, working out of our Molong office.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Class C driver’s licence.

Desirable

• Tertiary qualifications in work health and safety/human resources.
• Return to work coordinator training.

Skills &Experience:

• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Strong data recording, statistics analysis, and presentation skills.
• High level communication skills both verbal and written including the capacity to interact with all levels of staff and the public while maintaining effective customer service and relationship management.
• Effective problem solving and influencing skills.
• A knowledge of statutory requirements of various Acts and regulations relevant to the position.
• Well-developed computer skills with the ability to use a variety of computer software packages.

This role may also be suited to a person with core skills and values that match the position requirements and is willing to undertake intensive training to learn the role.

For more information about this role, refer to the attached Position Description or contact: Glenn Meehan, Leader Safety People and Culture - 0439 457 012

Working for Cabonne Council provides a rewarding opportunity to work for and in a close-knit community. You don't do shift work, instead working Monday to Friday, providing flexibility for the perfect work/life balance. The position operates over a 35-hour week with a 9-day fortnight.

Other benefits include:

• A generous vehicle allowance
• 3 weeks sick leave and four weeks annual leave per annum
• Flexible working arrangements
• Extensive training and development opportunities including an educational assistance programme
• Laptop and mobile phone
• an annual wellness programme
• Employee Assistance Scheme