10844 Safety Services & Compliance Officer
Job No:
CHR979
Location:
Emerald
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Emerald
Department: People, Safety & Legal
Award & Level: Stream A, Level 5-6 = $92,612.73 - $104,446.40 p.a + Superannuation
Are you highly experienced in building capability in others and working towards a continuously improving safety culture?
Central Highlands Regional Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Safety Services & Compliance Officer to join the team based in Emerald.
In this newly created role we are looking for a well-developed safety specialist with a strong analytical and detailed orientated mindset and a proactive approach to risk management. You will be responsible for coordinating the scheduling and review of compliance testing of safety services and facilities, and assisting the organisation in managing its emergency and evacuation preparedness. You will play a key role in ensuring the organisation meets legislative, regulatory, and internal safety requirements working closely with both internal and external stakeholders.
Your technical expertise coupled with the ability to build professional and effective working relationships will be highly regarded.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
- Qualifications in Work Health & Safety or related discipline.
- Minimum of Queensland C class provisional drivers’ licence.
- General Construction Industry Card.
- Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in the interpretation and application of Work Health & Safety Act 2011, Regulations 2011.
- Demonstrated experience in providing and arranging first response evacuation instruction, and evacuation coordination instructions.
- Demonstrated experience implementing safety processes and initiatives which have improved safety performance.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and reviewing safety management systems documents, specifically safe operating procedures and safe work method statements.
- Experience in supporting contractors to deliver safe work practices, and supporting contract owners in understanding the responsibilities.
- Demonstrated skills in dealing confidently, courteously, tactfully, and diplomatically to all levels within the organisation, along with high-level interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated capability in building an effective and proactive safety culture, delivering high satisfaction and quality partnerships.
- Well-developed team-work skills and the ability to build positive working relationships across the organisation.
- Ability to compose and present procedures, reports and correspondence.
- Proficient keyboard skills and experience using Microsoft Office Suite and corporate business systems.
- High level organisation and coordination skills, with specific attention to detail to ensure compliance with legislative and best practice requirements
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
Benefits include:
- A generous superannuation scheme
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Corporate uniform allocation
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunity to work a 9 day fortnight
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
- A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
- Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position
Applications who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting assessment.
Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a position within the Central Highlands Regional Council, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
- Right to Work in Australia
- Medical assessment
- Reference checks
- Qualifications Check
- Criminal history check
For a confidential discussion, please contact the recruitment team on 1300 242 686 or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: 8am, Monday 7 April 2025.