Job Description
Safety Lead - Work Health & Safety
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Duration: Initial 10 Weeks
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Rate: $*****/hr + Super
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Location: Blacktown
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Hours: 35/week
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Overview
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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.
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Experience & Qualifications
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Essential
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Diploma qualification in Work Health and Safety (WHS) or a related discipline
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Solid experience in WHS, with a strong understanding of WHS system management
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Demonstrated ability to work in WHS within a multi-dimensional industry
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Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite
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Ability to work in a dynamic team of WHS professionals
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Knowledge of WHS legislation and regulations
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Current Class C driver's licence
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Basic understanding of WHS audit processes
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Experience in a local government setting
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Experience in a similar role working for a NSW self-insured employer
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Experience delivering basic WHS training
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Excellent communication skills
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Desirable
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Basic understanding of WHS audit processes
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Experience in a local government environment
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Experience in a similar role working for a NSW self-insured employer
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Responsibilities Position-Specific
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Develop, promote, implement, and monitor Council's WHS policies, procedures, and work instructions
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Demonstrate active interest and leadership in WHS
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Facilitate and participate in regular safety audits, and coordinate corrective action processes to ensure appropriate actions are taken
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Identify safety training needs
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Ensure compliance with State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) Self-Insurer Audit Requirements and Safety System requirements
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Requirements
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Prepare and coordinate safety data statistics, ensuring accurate reporting for Council
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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:n
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Familiarise yourself with Council's Volunteers Policy and Standards
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Implement the policy and follow the Managing Volunteers Standard in a consistent and fair manner
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Undertake the training required to effectively coordinate volunteers
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Allocate sufficient time to volunteer coordination
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