WHS Officer

Location: This position is based in Barcaldine with regional work and travel as required.

Classification Level: Level 3.1 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award - State 2017, and the Barcaldine Regional Council Certified Agreement 2025.

Wage: Minimum base salary of $77,052.56 per annum + 12% Superannuation and relevant approved allowances.

Payment of Wages: Council employees are paid fortnightly.

Hours of Work: 72.5 hours over 9 days with a rostered day off (RDO) every fortnight.

Leave: Five (5) weeks annual leave per annum + 17.5% loading. Fifteen (15) days Personal Leave (sick leave) per annum.

Equal Opportunity: Barcaldine Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and all suitably qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Barcaldine Regional Council, located in the heart of Central West Queensland, is committed to providing exceptional services to the Barcaldine region, which includes the communities of Alpha, Jericho, Barcaldine, Aramac, and Muttaburra. With a wealth of talent within the organisation, and amazing facilities, we have created a vibrant workplace that blends old-fashioned, small-town charm with a rich indigenous history. We Honour the Iningai and Bidjara peoples, the traditional custodians of this land, and embrace the diversity of elders and community members past and present.

Barcaldine Regional Council strives to provide our employees with a safe, secure, and supportive environment, where employees are encouraged to live by our values and reach their full potential. Our vision is to have a positive, sustainable, and innovative workplace, ensuring a bright future for all.

If you're looking to escape the pace of city life and enjoy a better work-life balance, the Barcaldine Regional Council offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career while embracing the benefits of regional living. With welcoming communities, wide open spaces and a relaxed lifestyle, it's a place where you can enjoy a strong sense of connection both at work and in the community.

Located in Central West Queensland, approximately 440km west of Rockhampton, the Barcaldine Region covers more than 53,677 square kilometers and is home to around 2,900 residents. It encompasses the former shires of Aramac, Barcaldine and Jericho and includes the townships of Alpha, Aramac, Barcaldine, Jericho and Muttaburra.

The region has a proud agricultural heritage and is recognised as one of Central West Queensland's largest cattle-producing areas. It also supports thriving sheep, wool and macropod harvesting industries, while continuing to grow through emerging opportunities in the mining sector.

As a WHS Administration Officer, you will be primarily responsible for supporting and maintaining Council’s workplace health and safety administrative records and compliance requirements. You will contribute to the development, implementation and review of safety initiatives, while working collaboratively with leaders, staff and health and safety representatives to promote safe working practices and support workplace incident and near-miss investigations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a safety-focused professional who is organised, collaborative and committed to supporting a safe and healthy workplace across Council.

What you'll do:

• Maintain and implement WHS internal audit schedules, including monitoring recommendations from previous audits and reporting outcomes to management.
• Report WHS Concerns, injury management outcomes, and audit findings to the WHS Coordinator and Management.
• Ensure completion and secure storage of all WHS and injury management records.
• Conduct WHS risk assessments across the organisation and report on findings.
• Provide monthly performance reports on WHS and injury management systems to the WHS Coordinator.
• Manage all work-related injuries in line with legislative requirements.
• Coordinate recovery and return-to-work plans, including identifying suitable duties and liaising with medical practitioners, supervisors, and injured workers.
• Maintain regular communication with injured workers and supervisors regarding progress and capacity updates.
• Liaise with external investigators and maintain confidentiality during injury management processes.
• Promote awareness and compliance with the WHS Management System across the organisation, fostering a culture of safety.
• Work with HR to identify and deliver WHS training for employees and contractors.
• Conduct incident investigations as directed by the WHS Coordinator in consultation with workers and management.
• Support the WHS Coordinator in overseeing the WHS Management system to ensure accountability and compliance.
• Ensure all new workers and contractors receive appropriate WHS inductions.

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• Completion of a National Criminal History Check to Council's Satisfaction
• Completion of a Pre-Employment Medical Examination to Council's Satisfaction
• Certificate IV in WHS, Occupational Health and Safety, or Workplace Training and Assessment (or equivalent experience with progress toward formal qualifications).
• Current Queensland class 'C' Driver Licence.
• Return to work Coordination Certificate.
• Current General Construction Induction Card (White/Blue Card) or equivalent.
• Advanced communication skills, with well-developed influencing, negotiation, and report-writing capabilities.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.
• High level of computer skills, including the ability to develop and maintain spreadsheets.

Highly desireable:

• Comprehensive knowledge of WHS legislation, relevant Australian standards, and Codes of Practice.
• Sound understanding of hazard and risk identification, assessment, and control implementation.
• Demonstrated experience in completing internal audits.

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