Talent International is currently recruiting for a Safety Lead to work for the Local Government, based in Blacktown. This position is a contract role for 2 months initially, with a view to be extended, and the role pays $77.39 per hour + Super.

7 hours a day / 35 hours a week

The role

As Safety Lead, you will help establish and maintain a safe, healthy and compliant workplace for Council employees, contractors, volunteers and visitors. You will provide practical WHS advice, promote a strong safety culture, and support compliance with relevant WHS legislation, policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities

- Promote WHS compliance and safe work practices across Council operations.
- Conduct workplace inspections, internal WHS audits and hazard assessments.
- Identify hazards, coordinate corrective actions and follow up non-conformances.
- Assist with WHS incident investigations and review safety reports.
- Support Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and consult with workers, contractors and managers on workplace changes.
- Provide advice on WHS training, inductions, PPE and health monitoring activities.
- Monitor emergency response, first aid arrangements and contractor safety management.




- Promote the use of risk registers, permits to work and other WHS controls.
- Maintain WHS records, document control processes and reporting requirements.
- Collect, analyse and report on WHS data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Make practical recommendations to reduce workplace risks.

About you

To be successful, you will have:

- A Diploma in Work Health and Safety or a related discipline.
- Solid WHS experience, including WHS systems and safety management.
- Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations and compliance requirements.
- Experience delivering basic WHS training and supporting workplace inductions.
- The ability to work effectively across a varied and multi-dimensional operational environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A current Class C Driver Licence.
- The ability to work collaboratively within a agile WHS team.
- Understanding of WHS audit processes.
- Experience within Local Government.
- Experience working for a NSW self-insured employer.

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📌 Safety Lead (New South Wales)
🏢 Talent International
📍 New South Wales