Based in the picturesque township of Hughenden, located on the banks of the Flinders River, approximately 4 hours drive from Townsville, Hughenden is the heart of the Flinders Shire and offers the perfect blend of skilled opportunity and regional lifestyle. With schools, sporting clubs, and a wide range of services, Hughenden provides everything you need to live, work, and thrive.

Subsidised furnished accommodation

Vehicle provided for work and private use

Relocation Assistance

Full-time 4 Year Contract

9 day Fortnight

About the role

The Workplace Health and Safety Coordinator is responsible for driving a proactive safety-first culture across Council through the development, implementation, management, and continuous improvement of compliant and focused fit for purpose safety systems, processes, and policies.

What we're looking for include;

- Relevant qualifications and demonstrated experience in operational workplace health and safety activities




- Rehabilitation and Return to Work certification, and General Construction Induction (white) card.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing safety systems, rehabilitation and return to work programs, and undertaking audits of such systems.
- Investigative skills with the ability to write reports and recommendations to improve safety culture across Council.
- Proven ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, supported by sound knowledge and practical experience
- Demonstrated experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of corporate and other programs used by Council such as Authority and TRIM. Experience using Civica Authority computer systems desirable

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