Chief Safety Officer
- $102,024 - $117,081 p.a. plus 9.5% Superannuation
- Permanent, Full Time
- Access to Variable Working Hours
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.
About the role
This is a permanent, full-time position (35 hours per week) Monday to Friday located at the Nowra Administration Building.
The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.
Duties
Reporting directly to the Manager – People and Culture, the focus of this position is to:
- Manage the ongoing development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Council’s WHS Management System to achieve the safety outcomes of the organisation and ensure ongoing alignment with legislative requirements.
- Develop and implement initiatives to support a positive safety culture focused on improving the wellbeing of the organsation and reducing injury and incidents.
- Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the
- Safety Team
- Ensure processes and protocols are in place for the
- Safety Team to manage
Skills & Experience
In order to be successful in the position, you will be/ possess:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources or Work, Health & Safety and or extensive demonstrated experience in Work, Health & Safety
- Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and information exchange within and across work groups in the delivery of outcomes for the community.
- Proven success in translating business strategy into operational goals and activities and fostering a shared understanding of how these contribute to higher level objectives.
- Demonstrated people management skills with the ability to lead, manage and motivate teams and actively seeking solutions for workplace improvement.
- Proven success in using negotiation and communication skills to engage with a range of stakeholders in developing solutions for business success.
- Capacity to effectively manage the diverse operations of a work group to ensure the provision of timely and quality outputs for customers and the community.
Benefits
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:
Generous Leave Entitlements
Long Service Leave After 5 Years
9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
Flexitime for Indoor Staff
Fitness Passport
Novated Lease Arrangements
Discounted Private Health Insurance
Training and Development Programs
How to Apply
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
For more information on the application process, please visit how to apply on Councils website.
At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
Briefly describe your experience supervising and supporting teams, how do you approach leadership tasks?
Contact: Amanda Crangle - Manager- People and Culture (02) 4429 3401
Applications Close: Tuesday 16th March 2021 (at Midnight)
When your application has been submitted completely, you will receive a confirmation email
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