Job Title:
Occupational Health And Safety Advisor
Job Description:
The role of the Occupational Health and Safety Advisor is to provide expert advice on best practice actions and activities that enable compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, relevant regulations and the Council's Occupational Health & Safety Policy Manual and associated procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide advice on contractor safety documentation and make recommendations on compliance to minimise Council risk as requested.
* Coordinate workplace audits and inspections to meet legislative requirements through consultations with the Occupational Health & Safety committee and oversee the implementation of actions.
* Maintain SkyTrust OHS systems to record and assist in the management of all incident reports and relevant information and provide reports as required.
* Assist to develop and maintain the OHS Risk Register in consultation with each Department.
* Provide injury support to injured employees in the workplace, not assigned to WorkCover.
* Coordinate and prepare written incident investigation reports as required.
* Assist the Council's Occupational Health & Safety Committee, arrange meetings, distribute agenda and minutes as required.
* Prepare appropriate correspondence and maintain written records to a high standard.
* Provide a prompt response to and follow up on all communications.
* Presentation and maintenance of a professional image of the Council and its services, represent the Council at appropriate forums relating to OHS.
* Manage OHS projects to ensure legislative compliance with the OHS Act, OHS Regulations, Codes of Practice and industry best practice standards.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will require:
* A degree or diploma in a relevant field or lesser qualification with experience in a related field.
* Highly developed and proven computer skills including a sound knowledge of Microsoft software (Word and Excel) and other programs.
* Proven research skills and experience.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* A sound knowledge of local government or other risk management processes.
* A minimum of two years employment experience in a similar field.
* Proven experience in the management of large electronic documents.
Benefits:
The Council offers a range of benefits to its employees, including:
* Above Award pay rates.
* A strong, values-based positive organisational culture.
* Supportive and family-friendly workplace.
* Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle with opportunity to work from home.
* Access to extensive training and education opportunities, including an in-house leadership program.
* Superannuation information sessions with Vision Super.
* Salary packaging and novated leases available.
* Access to wellness initiatives.
* Corporate discounts at gyms across the shire.
* Generous parental leave.
* Up to two days paid volunteer leave for a community service within the shire.
* Cultural and ceremonial leave.
* Opportunities for purchased leave to better accommodate your lifestyle.