Work Health & Safety Advisor

We are looking for a suitably qualified Work Health & Safety Advisor to join the team. You will be responsible for building and maintaining a mature safety culture within Council.  This will be achieved by developing and influencing positive safety behaviours, systems and processes aligned to Council’s business needs and objectives.The successful applicant will have:Experience in the provision of safety reporting including audits, investigations, inspections and the effective close out of corrective actions.A minimum of 5 years’ operational experience in WH&S and proven experience of civil worksites and safe systems of work practices. Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and changing setting with the willingness to act as a positive change agent.Qualifications required:Diploma of Work Health and Safety or related discipline and have sound knowledge of associated WH&S legislation, regulations, and standards. ICAM or equivalent investigation qualifications and proven incident investigation experience.A current driver’s licence.Position Hours: Full-Time, 75 hours fortnight.Salary range: $85,228.45 to $95,922.40 plus superannuationFor further information on this position, contact Michael Jacques Manager Governance & Risk on (03) 6216 6800.GCC Employee benefits:o    15% superannuation (OTE)o    9 day fortnight (RDO) with full time positionso    Glenorchy City Council’s Enterprise Agreement 2021o    Free parkingo    Corporate Banking Benefitso    Corporate discounts on gym membershipo    Corporate offers on Private Health Insuranceo    Flexible Working Arrangementso    Paid Parental Leaveo    Learning & Development opportunitieso    Annual wage increaseso    Mind Body Spirit Committee (Values, Health & Wellbeing, Social functions)o    Access to Employee Assistance Program services We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people while enabling their participation as valued members of our community. We have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our people are obligated to prioritise the safety of the children they interact with in the performance of their role and to report conduct of concern. To access the full Safeguarding Policy, please click the link: https://www.gcc.tas.gov.au/safeguarding-children-and-young-people-policy-v3-30072024/How to apply: Applications for this position must be lodged on this site or on the Glenorchy City Council website www.gcc.tas.gov.au - Careers page. To be considered for this role, all applicants must:Address the key selection criteria in the Position DescriptionProvide a current ResumeProvide a current National Police Check prior to employmentApplications close at 8pm on Sunday, 27 April 2025Position Description AUD Glenorchy 7010

Work Health & Safety Advisor

We are looking for a suitably qualified Work Health & Safety Advisor to join the team. You will be responsible for building and maintaining a mature safety culture within Council.  This will be achieved by developing and influencing positive safety behaviours, systems and processes aligned to Council’s business needs and objectives.

The successful applicant will have:

  • Experience in the provision of safety reporting including audits, investigations, inspections and the effective close out of corrective actions.
  • A minimum of 5 years’ operational experience in WH&S and proven experience of civil worksites and safe systems of work practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and changing setting with the willingness to act as a positive change agent.

Qualifications required:

  • Diploma of Work Health and Safety or related discipline and have sound knowledge of associated WH&S legislation, regulations, and standards.
  • ICAM or equivalent investigation qualifications and proven incident investigation experience.
  • A current driver’s licence.

Position Hours: Full-Time, 75 hours fortnight.

Salary range: $85,228.45 to $95,922.40 plus superannuation

For further information on this position, contact Michael Jacques Manager Governance & Risk on (03) 6216 6800.

GCC Employee benefits:

o    15% superannuation (OTE)

o    9 day fortnight (RDO) with full time positions

o    Glenorchy City Council’s Enterprise Agreement 2021

o    Free parking

o    Corporate Banking Benefits

o    Corporate discounts on gym membership

o    Corporate offers on Private Health Insurance

o    Flexible Working Arrangements

o    Paid Parental Leave

o    Learning & Development opportunities

o    Annual wage increases

o    Mind Body Spirit Committee (Values, Health & Wellbeing, Social functions)

o    Access to Employee Assistance Program services

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people while enabling their participation as valued members of our community. We have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our people are obligated to prioritise the safety of the children they interact with in the performance of their role and to report conduct of concern. To access the full Safeguarding Policy, please click the link: https://www.gcc.tas.gov.au/safeguarding-children-and-young-people-policy-v3-30072024/

How to apply: Applications for this position must be lodged on this site or on the Glenorchy City Council website www.gcc.tas.gov.au - Careers page. 

To be considered for this role, all applicants must:

  • Address the key selection criteria in the Position Description
  • Provide a current Resume
  • Provide a current National Police Check prior to employment

Applications close at 8pm on Sunday, 27 April 2025