Job Description
The WHS Officer plays a vital role in fostering a proactive, risk-awaresafety culture across all Council operations by embedding behavioural safetyleadership and promoting active consultation.
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Operating as a practical advisor and coach, the position supports theimplementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Work Health andSafety Management System (WHSMS) through direct, on-the-ground engagement withworkers, supervisors, and managers.
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By assisting with the development of risk assessments, safe systems ofwork, and targeted safety initiatives, the role empowers operational leaders toconfidently own and execute their WHS responsibilities.
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Additionally, the WHS Officer actively drives
organisationalaccountability
and compliance by contributing to essential daily safetyactivities, including staff meetings, toolbox talks, workplace
inspections,incident
reviews, training support, and internal audits.
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ESSENTIAL:
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Certificate IV in Work, Health and Safety(WH&S;) and/or minimum 2 years' experience working in the Work Health andSafety field
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Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
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Knowledge of the Work Health and Safety Act andRegulations.
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Knowledge of the development and implementationof a WHSMS
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Understand the role of the SafeWork NSW
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Understand the risk management practices andsound practical application of the Hierarchy of Controls.
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Experience in working with a diverse workplacewith both high and low WHS risk environments.
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Organisation, project and time management skillscombined with the ability to work unsupervised, handling competing prioritiesto adapt to fluctuating workloads and changing priorities.
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Solid computer literacy with experience in allMS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint),



and safety management systems
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DESIRABLE:
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Diploma of Work Health and safety (WHS)
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Experience in Design / modify work practices toachieve strategic WHS and operational targets.
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Return to Work Coordinator Training
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Experience in relationship building skills andexperience to facilitate the development of relationships with key internal andexternal stakeholders at all levels.
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Ability to apply initiative and problem solve onissues encountered in day-to-day activities and in the
management/coordinationof
service delivery to determine and implement an appropriate course of action.
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Skills and experience in administration with theability to provide high level administrative and project support across the businessunit and/or Group.
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SALARY &EMPLOYMENT; CONDITIONS:
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Permanent position, 35 hours per fortnight
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This position is Grade 4, salary range is $80,758 p.a. with progression to $82,774p.a. ondemonstrated competencies, with performance progression to $94,595 p.a, plus 12% Super
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Flexible working hours areavailable.
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Council-provided uniform and personal
protectiveequipment
(PPE).
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Fairfield City Council offers a great working environment, where your career development and work life balance matters. We offer a range of benefits including:
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Study assistance including up to 10 days Study Leave
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Wellbeing initiatives including flu vaccination, discounted gym memberships and onsite gym
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Free onsite parking
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Significant leave benefits 10 days Sick/Personal Leave, 5 days MyLeave per year
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Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
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FURTHER CONTACTS:
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Enquiries regarding the position should be directed to CosetteHelou on ******** ***.
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CLOSING DATE:
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Friday 28 August **** at 5:00pm.
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📌 Whs Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Fairfield City Council
📍 Sydney