About UsKempsey Shire Council is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and is known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.We have around 365 dedicated staff across many sites who manage $1.1 billion worth of assets and lead and work with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley.We are a progressive and proactive dynamic organisation that prides itself on a respectful and supportive workplace. Why grow your career with Kempsey Shire CouncilAt Kempsey Shire Council, we look for people who’ll put Kempsey Shire at the heart of all they do. We hope you share our values of: Passion: We approach our work with enthusiasm and drive Integrity: We build the trust and confidence of the community and staff Innovation: We challenge the status quo, and have the courage to take risks, to achieve creative and efficient solutions Communication: We ensure open communication for all Respect: We consider our workmates, community, the workplace and environment Collaboration: We worktogether to achieve a shared visionAbout the RoleAre you looking for an opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of a strong and proactive safety culture that encourages collaboration?The Work Health and Safety Advisor plays an instrumental role, assisting the Work Health and Safety Manager to deliver WHS and injury management services; and provide support to management to build and sustain a positive, safe workplace culture.What you will be doing: Consulting and coordinating with all areas of Council to develop and inform of WHS programs, policies, procedures and activities.Undertaking generalist WHS activities and conducting scheduled and random safety inspections and ongoing WHSMS audits.Providing specialist advice, support, and making recommendations in line with current WHS legislation, Council policies, procedures, and guidelines to promote a proactive safety culturePromoting injury prevention and assisting with the development and monitoring of return-to-work plansAdministrating Council’s electronic whs management system. For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.About You: The Successful CandidateTo be successful in this role, you will possess tertiary qualifications in work health and safety and/or demonstrated equivalent work experience relevant to the role; a good working knowledge and ability to interpret WHS laws, regulations and codes of practice; and advanced report writing skills including the demonstrated ability to develop policies and procedures. Ideally will possess WHS experience within a high risk environment.You will also possess the ability to engage, build relationships, motivate and advise stakeholders across all levels of the organisation; intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills; and experience with ICAM incident investigation or similar methodology.For more detailed information on the requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire CouncilIf successful in attaining the role you will be provided with:Permanent full-time position, 35 hours per week with monthly rostered day offWeekly salary of $1666.61 to $1875.79 (plus 11% superannuation)Flexible work options, including a hybrid model of working from home and the officeGenerous leave entitlementsA focus on wellness including health and wellbeing programs and access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate familyFitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilitiesOngoing career development and learning and development programsNovated Leasing and salary packaging options (for eligible roles)A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North CoastFor further information regarding this role please contact Vicky Temple on 02 6566 3200. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position. Interested in Applying?Please apply via Council’s webpage http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/ or through Seek. Emailed or posted applications will not be considered.Please read the Position Description by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page. It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.We understand that no candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!If this sounds like you, click the Apply button below (or the Apply for this job button in Seek), complete the application form and provide the following information:A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description).Your current resume which details your work experience and any other information that is relevant to this role as well as the contact details for two work related referees from a supervisor or Manager.We recommend you use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome to submit your application.Applications close: Sunday, 3 December 2023 at 4:00pmOur recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes. Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes. Please check your email regularly, including your junk email.If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.auThank you and good luck with your application.Kempsey Shire Council are an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce.Kempsey Shire Council welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability.In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities.If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.Position Description
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West Kempsey
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