South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and qualified workplace with values based leadership.
We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community.

Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.

Our values – Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence – are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.

ABOUT THE ROLE

South Gippsland Shire Council currently has a Health, Safety and Wellbeing opportunity within the Culture and Capability Directorate.

Join a team committed to creating a workplace where people can do their best work safely and thrive. This role plays an important part in strengthening Council's health, safety and wellbeing culture through practical support, meaningful relationships and continuous improvement initiatives.

You'll work closely with our Coordinator and Advisor in a collaborative People & Culture Department, supporting a range of health, safety and wellbeing initiatives across the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build or further develop their career in Health, Safety and Wellbeing within a supportive and collaborative local government environment.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Officer:

- Part Time (0.6 FTE) Ongoing Position
- Band 5 - $47,214.65 per annum (pro rata) + 12% Superannuation
- Based at various locations across the Shire





The role includes a range of responsibilities such as:

- Supporting the effective management of incident, injury, hazard and near-miss reporting systems.
- Ensuring incidents are accurately recorded, investigated and corrective actions are tracked through to completion.
- Maintaining and regularly reviewing health, safety and wellbeing documentation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Supporting Health and Safety Representatives, Committees and leaders to drive positive safety outcomes across the organisation.
- Collecting, analysing and reporting on health, safety and wellbeing data and trends.
- Supporting risk, compliance and audit activities that strengthen our safety systems.
- Contributing to initiatives that promote a positive safety culture and employee wellbeing.

ABOUT YOU

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Officer

To succeed in this role you will have:

- A genuine passion for health, safety and wellbeing.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
- The ability to analyse information, identify trends and support practical improvements.
- Confidence building positive working relationships across all levels of the organisation.
- Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach.




- Certificate IV or Diploma in WHS or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience supporting health and safety systems, compliance activities or continuous improvement initiatives will be highly regarded.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US!

- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
- Rostered Days Off offered forfull time roles
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
- Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
- Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
- Mentoring, coaching and secondments
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments
- Family Violence Support and Leave Provisions

CONTACT

Enquiries to: Ingrid Leighton, Head of Organisational Development on

All preferred candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks (including but not limited to police checks, reference checks, medical checks (drug and alcohol tests) and psychometric testing) prior to the candidate's employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks do not automatically bar candidates; however, will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the job.

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