Manager Health Safety & Wellbeing - 11141
We are seeking an experienced permanent full time Manager Health, Safety and Wellbeing to join the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Group in Gladstone.
Summary about this job
Occupational Health & Safety
Company: Gladstone Regional Council
Location: Gladstone & Central QLD
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-8-3374-4652
Fax: +61-7-2924-2694
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Manager Health, Safety and Wellbeing - 11141
The Gladstone Region is a dynamic Central Queensland coastal region that provides an enviable lifestyle and economic stability for more than 63,000 residents. Gladstone Regional Council delivers essential services to the community and promotes sustainable growth of the region, with a strong focus on creating a safe, inclusive and efficient workforce and providing opportunity for personal growth and career development for its 650-plus employees.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced permanent full time Manager Health, Safety and Wellbeing to join the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Group, based in Gladstone.
The position plays a key role in contributing to the effective strategic and operational workplace health, safety and wellness performance of Council. The purpose of this position is to build leadership and organisational capability in ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for all employees.
About you
- Bachelor’s degree qualification in Work, Health & Safety or related discipline and extensive demonstrated experience within a complex, high risk environment.
- Demonstrated comprehensive experience leading high-level investigations (e.g. Incident Causal Assessment Method) involving internal and external parties and AS4801 auditing qualifications.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategic and operational safety plans that deliver improved safety results.
- Demonstrated experience in building a high-performance safety culture, including developing and implementing safety behaviour programs that deliver improved safety results.
- Previous experience working with Executive teams to identify safety improvements and deliver comprehensive safety reporting, including trend analysis of health and safety results.
- Previous experience in developing and implementing community safety programs.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with emphasis in the areas of consultation, advocacy, negotiation, influencing conflict resolution and resilience.
- Effective analytical skills with the ability to initiate, formulate, implement, monitor and evaluate strategies, policies, techniques and methodologies.
- Acquire and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the requirements and functions of senior executive employees and Council under the Local Government Act 2009 and Local Government Regulations 2012.
- Remain abreast of contemporary practices and statutory requirements of the Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations 2011, Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003, Information Privacy Act 2009 and Right to Information Act 2009 and any other state and federal legislation delegated to Council for enforcement and ensure precise application and continued organisational compliance.
- Legally able to drive a motor vehicle in Queensland.
- Availability to work outside of normal hours and travel as required
- Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and corporate programs.
Applicants are required to answer the job specific screening questions and provide a resume, as this forms part of the application process. For further information about the role, please refer to the position description.
In reward for your hard work
You will have the opportunity to grow your career within a progressive local government organisation, working within a high performing team that values your contribution. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary including generous superannuation and a flexible roster that supports a generous work-life balance. We also offer free physiotherapy and discounted health cover and fitness memberships.
Please be advised that the preferred candidate for this position, as a condition of employment, will be required to;
Complete a criminal history check.
Attend and participate in a skills assessment to further evaluate suitability for the position.
Applications Close: 8am, Monday 16th July 2018