About the position:

This role assists in the implementation, ongoing maintenance and review of the City of GreaterGeraldton’s WHS Management System and its application to health and safety planning andperformance.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity and works a 9-day fortnight with every second Friday as anon-working day. Previous applicants from recent recruitment processes need not reapply.

Key accountabilities:

- Assist supervisors, employees and project teams in the implementation of the City’s WHSManagement System policies, procedures and processes to support compliance with relevantWHS legislation and other requirements.
- Conduct workplace observations, inspections, WHS monitoring and auditing of project,contract and volunteer work activities as required.
- Conduct WHS risk assessments and facilitate operational WHS planning with work teams,including the preparation of SWMS, JHA’S, SWI’s and other risk measures as requiredthroughout the City.
- Support the City system for managing contractors, labour hire and volunteers through siteauditing and desktop review of relevant WHS records, practices and information.
- Assist with the reporting, investigation, and review of workplace incidents, injuries, hazards,and near misses, including the identification of root causes and monitoring of correctiveactions.

To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Natalie Hope, Manager People, Safety &Wellbeing; on (08) 9956 6936.

Position requirements:

The successful applicant requires previous experience in the practical application of Work Health andSafety principles, standards and processes in a variety of work settings including the conduct ofhazard inspections, audits, risk assessments,



accident/incident investigations, tool box meetings, andtraining and advising internal stakeholders.

Additionally, this position requires comprehensive communication skills with a proven ability to buildand sustain partnerships as well as negotiate and influence at all levels in order to continuouslyimprove corporate and operational WHS performance.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing isrequired of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

A salary starting from $92,692 per annumor $46.91 per hour, will be offered dependent onknowledge,skills, experience and qualifications.

Some of the extra benefits of working for the City include:

- Up to 21% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
- 22 Annual Leave days per annum
- Health & Wellbeing Program
- Flexible working arrangements
- Career opportunities
- Study Assistance
- Centrally located
- Free parking

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's CoralCoast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range ofservices and activities.

Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional cityare plentiful.



You can be part of workingwith usto deliverthe bestfor our community and thisregion.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of allpeople in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability,and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunityemployer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

1. A current resume
2. A written response (maximum 1250 characters per criteria) addressing the following selectioncriteria inclusive of examples to support your claims:

i. Diploma of Work, Health & Safety and relevant experience or lesser qualification withsignificant experience.

ii. Substantial experience in the application of safety management systems including theconducting of safety audits, contract management, risk management, and incidentinvestigations.

iii. Effective understanding and proficiency in applying the underlying principles and standardsof Work Health and Safety including the interpretation of legislation and AustralianStandards.

iv. Comprehensive communication skills with a proven ability to build and sustain partnershipsas well as negotiate and influence at all levels in order to continuously improve corporateand operational occupational safety and health performance.

v. Sound analytical, evaluation and problem solving skills enabling research and provision oftechnical advice and assessments in various workplaces.

vi. High level written communication skills for report writing and occupational safety andhealth documentation, supported by demonstrated skill

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