Join Glen Innes Severn Council and help shape a safer, healthier workplace for our staff and community. As our Work Health and Safety Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our compliance with WHS legislation and fostering a positive safety culture across our diverse operations.
About Glen Innes
Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with short commutes, affordable housing, and easy access to beaches, regional centres, and outstanding recreational facilities. Be part of a welcoming, dynamic community in the beautiful New England region.
Why Work With Us?
Competitive salary and superannuation
Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
Salary packaging (including novated leasing and remote area housing benefits)
Health and wellbeing programs, employee vaccinations, and PPE supplied
Long service leave after 5 years
Ongoing training and professional development
Friendly, collaborative team environment in a vibrant rural community
About the Role
As the Work Health and Safety Coordinator, you will:
Plan, coordinate, and review WHS programs and systems
Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and Council’s WHS Management Plan
Develop and maintain safe work procedures, emergency plans, and risk assessments
Lead incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions
Coordinate WHS training and promote safety awareness
Support workers compensation and return-to-work programs
Provide guidance and support to managers, staff, contractors, and volunteers
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
In-depth knowledge of the NSW Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Regulations
Experience developing and monitoring WHS systems
Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Current Class C Driver’s Licence
Desirable:
Relevant WHS qualification
SIRA Return-to-Work Coordinator accreditation
Experience with WHS management software
Interested in Applying?
Carefully download and read the Guide to Applying for Employment, together with the position description to familiarise yourself with the role and application process
Please upload documents in PDF or word format
Please note that as part of Glen Innes Severn Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment checks. This may include: reference checks; national criminal police check; functional/medical assessment; qualification verification; Working with Children Check and NDIS verification
Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting an application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes. Email communication notifications are used for but not limited to: application received, interview booking tools, confirmation of interview, request for references/more information, delay notifications, testing/assessments (aptitude/psychometric/industry specific) and application outcomes (unsuccessful before or after interview)
Please regularly check your 'junk mail' or ensure our email address jobs@gisc.nsw.gov.au and Pulse email no_reply@lgss.com.au is set to 'trustworthy'
Council is an EEO employer. Women, Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, and members of racial, ethnic, and ethno-religious minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Bernard Smith - General Manager
Promoting a safe and healthy workplace
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