Safety Lead - Work Health & Safety
Duration: Initial 10 Weeks
Rate: $*****/hr + Super
Location: Blacktown
Hours: 35/week
Overview
This role is primarily responsible for establishing and maintaining a working environment, which provides for the health, safety and well-being of all employees of Council together with any other such persons or organisations as defined under the provisions of the Workplace Health and associated Acts.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
Diploma qualification in Work Health and Safety (WHS) or a related discipline
Solid experience in WHS, with a strong understanding of WHS system management
Demonstrated ability to work in WHS within a multi-dimensional industry
Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work in a energetic team of WHS professionals
Knowledge of WHS legislation and regulations
Current Class C driver's licence
Basic understanding of WHS audit processes
Experience in a local government environment
Experience in a similar role working for a NSW self-insured employer
Experience delivering basic WHS training
Excellent communication skills
Desirable
Basic understanding of WHS audit processes
Experience in a local government environment




Experience in a similar role working for a NSW self-insured employer
Responsibilities Position-Specific
Develop, promote, implement, and monitor Council's WHS policies, procedures, and work instructions
Demonstrate active interest and leadership in WHS
Facilitate and participate in regular safety audits, and coordinate corrective action processes to ensure appropriate actions are taken
Identify safety training needs
Ensure compliance with State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) Self-Insurer Audit Requirements and Safety System requirements
Requirements
Prepare and coordinate safety data statistics, ensuring accurate reporting for Council
If this role is identified as a position that coordinates volunteer programs and supervises volunteers while they are on site (excluding work experience placements), you will be required to:Familiarise yourself with Council's Volunteers Policy and Standards
Implement the policy and follow the Managing Volunteers Standard in a consistent and fair manner
Undertake the training required to effectively coordinate volunteers
Allocate sufficient time to volunteer coordination
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