Job Description

Based in Corowa,but may work across the Federation Council area

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- Full-time 70 hours per fortnight (with a rostered day off every fortnight)
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- Salary commencing from $43.89 to $48.45 (dependent on skills and experience)
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- Long Service Leave after 5 years' service
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- On-site support & training
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Based in Corowa,but may work across the Federation Council area

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- Full-time 70 hours per fortnight (with a rostered day off every fortnight)
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- Salary commencing from $43.89 to $48.45 (dependent on skills and experience)
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- Long Service Leave after 5 years' service
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- In office support & training
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About the Role:

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Are you looking for a career where you can make a real difference to people's daily lives? Federation Council is looking for a practical, approachableRisk&SafetyOfficerto; help us build a safer workplace. In this role, you will help protect our staff and our passionate community volunteers. You will work closely with our Manager People & Culture and your colleagues in the team to keep oursafetysystems strong and make suresafetyprocesses are easy to understand across all our sites.

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A Day in the Life:

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No two days are the same in this role! Here is a look at what your week might involve:

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- Morning in the Field: You grab a Council vehicle and head out to a depot or community centre to run a quick workplacesafetyinspection. You chat with field crews, check equipment, and help them address a trip hazard on the spot
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- Midday Team Support: You meet with a local volunteer group at a Council facility. You give them simple, practical advice on how to run their upcoming community event safely
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- Afternoon in the Office:



You log a quicksafetyreport into our online system (DoneSafe), meet with the People & Culture team, and then review insurance details for Council vehicles
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Key Responsibilities:

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- Workplace Inspections: Run regularsafetywalk-throughs across Council depots, offices, and parks to identify hazards early
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- Volunteer Support: Help community volunteers and event organisers understand basicsafetyrules and liability guidelines
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- Incident Care: Review incident reports and lead investigations when things go wrong
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- SafetyTraining: Help deliver simplesafetytalks and training sessions to Council teams
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- System Management: Keep oursafetyregisters and insurance claims organised and up to date
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What We Are Looking For:

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- A Certificate IV in WHS orRiskManagement (or equal hands-on experience)
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- Background in running site checks, enteringsafetydata, and followingsafetylaws
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- Clear communication skills and the ability to build trust with outdoor crews, office teams, and local volunteers
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- Current valid Class C Drivers Licence and a White Card (or ability to get one)
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What we offer:

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- An opportunity for you to grow and develop your skills
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- Fortnightly rostered days off
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- Being part of a team contributing to your local community
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- Employee Health Programs
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- Salary packaging through Maxxia
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- A supportive and inclusive workplace
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- Long service leave entitlements after 5 years' service
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The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Council's policies and conditions of employment. The salary is commencing at $43.89 per hour with progression up to $48.45 per hour dependent upon skills and experience.

📌 Risk & Safety Officer (Corowa)
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