Work Health & Safety Team Leader
Exciting leadership opportunity and a new direction for WHS across City of Launceston aiming for all employees to go home safe and well each day.
Summary about this job
Occupational Health & Safety
Company: City of Launceston
Location: Launceston & North East
Work type: Contract/Temp
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Phone: +61-8-6441-6440
Fax: +61-7-7718-1480
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Detail information about job Work Health & Safety Team Leader. Terms and conditions vacancy
The City of Launceston, an accredited Employer of Choice, is seeking to fill the following position:
Work Health & Safety Team Leader
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In this 3 year contract position (5 day working week) you will be responsible for leading and coordinating the safety coach team to deliver a revitalised Work Health and Safety (WHS) service across the City of Launceston. This is an exciting time to build on this important area and to shape a new corporate approach to WHS, with the ultimate goal that all employees go home safe and well each day.
We are looking for a sound WHS practitioner to provide expert support and advice across our diverse Council, who is able to make sense of at times complex material and communicate it succinctly to a diverse audience with passion and flair. The role will work closely with Directors and Senior Leaders to achieve strategic and operational objectives and targets. The Work Health and Safety Team Leader is a proactive advocate for safety and works to promote the creation of a safe and healthy workplace whilst holding others to account for their own health and safety behaviours and responsibilities.
You will need:
- Relevant qualification from a tertiary institution, or substantial relevant work experience with the desire to undertake formal qualifications.
- Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.
- Demonstrated decision making, negotiation and change management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to use data, knowledge and experience to identify problems and proactively develop and implement effective solutions.
- Well-developed written, verbal communication and facilitation skills.
- High-level skills in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), along with experience in corporate software (including electronic document storage, management and retrieval).
- Ability to assess and analyse data, and prepare reports.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of WHS legislation, codes of practice and other requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to relate to all employees, from senior management through to less experienced employees.
- Current driver's licence.
If you are interested, for further information and instructions on how to apply please go to the employment page of our website at www.launceston.tas.gov.au and download the Employment Information Pack for this position.
For further information, please contact Nicole Walsh, Manager Human Resources, on 6323 3000.
To apply, please address your application to Human Resources clearly stating the position number and send to [email protected]
Your application should include a Cover Letter, your current Resume and a statement addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description. You must address the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description to be eligible for interview.
Applications must be received by 3.00pm, Friday, 20 July, 2018.