Description
DIRECTORATE:
Business, Growth & Community
CLASSIFICATION:
Grade J
SALARY:
$115,373 to $133,832 pa + 12% employer contribution to superannuation
Plus Private use of vehicle under lease back arrangement
REPORTING TO:
Service Leader People & Culture
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Permanent Full Time
THE POSITION:
This position will provide strong leadership across the Wellbeing, Health and Safety Team, to ensure the effective delivery of AlburyCity's Wellbeing, Health and Safety frameworks and initiatives.
SERVICES TO BE MANAGED
* Workplace Health and Safety
* Injury Management
* Health and Wellbeing Program
* Employee Assistance Program
* Injury and incident reporting
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Lead and manage the Wellbeing, Health and Safety Team including; performance management, training and development, workflow coordination, workforce planning and developing a high level of morale and harmony.
* Drive a partnering approach between your team and the business to improve safety performance, utilising holistic and contemporary approaches;
* Lead your team, across geographically dispersed sites, to ensure compliance with Work Health and Safety legislation, and statutory requirements; and
* Identify opportunities to improve the health and wellbeing of the workforce and lead the development and implementation of contemporary health and wellbeing initiatives
* Lead and implement a contemporary Employee Assistance Program
* Lead the development and implementation of the safety management system including all associated policies procedures and annual plans, develop and manage strategies for the audit of AlburyCity safety systems.
* Manage the provision of effective injury management and return to work systems.
* Develop monitor and report on key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of AlburyCity's safety management and wellbeing strategies and where required make appropriate recommendations within a continuous improvement manner to improve processes to achieve desired outcomes.
* Perform other tasks or duties as directed by the Supervisor which are within the limits of the employee's skill, competence and training.
* Observe requirements of the WHS Legislation, relevant to the job and adhere to AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding WHS.
* Observe appropriate AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding day to day operations including Equal Employment Opportunity policies, AlburyCity's Dress Code and Standards Policy and AlburyCity's Code of Conduct.
Qualifications
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal
* Our People
* WHS Committee
* Executive
External
* Our Community
* Regulatory bodies
* Professional associations
* Suppliers/consultants
* Insurers
* Other Councils
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
* Based on a 35-hour week, with actual days and times being Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm, with an RDO in accordance with AlburyCity's RDO guidelines.
* This position may involve work outside normal working hours. Additional hours over the standard 35 hours will attract a time in lieu arrangement or payment of overtime rates as agreed in advance with your supervisor.
* This position does not require you to wear a compulsory uniform, however you must follow the dress code requirements within the AlburyCity's Our People Dress Code Standards. Our People are required to present a smart and professional image to the public at all times including when in public and when working remotely.
* This position involves working in a predominantly indoor environment and using a computer is considered a core component of the role. There may be occasional visits to other work locations. The position requires an average level of aerobic and physical fitness to undertake occasional physical activities, such as walking and lifting, along with general manual handling tasks as part of a normal working environment. A medical declaration is required for this position.
* A fully maintained vehicle is available with access to private use under AlburyCity's Leaseback Program.
* This position requires the employee to lodge an annual Pecuniary Interest Return.
* This position is delegated with certain powers, authorities, duties and functions of Council under the AlburyCity Delegations of Authority in accordance with section 378 of the Local Government Act.
* This position requires evidence of a current Australian National Police Check.
* This position is subject to alcohol and other drug testing.
* This position is located at the AlburyCity Administration Building, 553 Kiewa Street, Albury with occasional visits to external sites/depots as required.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* Tertiary qualifications in Work Health & Safety, Business Management, Public Health or equivalent relevant work experience
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
* Qualified Return to Work Coordinator (WorkCover accredited)
* First Aid Certificate
* Class C (standard) Drivers Licence
EXPERIENCE:
At least five years experience in a similar leadership role and within a large multifaceted organisation
SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
High level of understanding and knowledge in:
* Work Health and Safety
* Health & Wellbeing
* Injury Management and Return to Work
* Legislative requirements as they relate to Work Health & Safety
* Workers compensation claims management
* Auditing systems and frameworks
* High level of computer literacy in the use of a variety of software applications including MS Office Suite, web based products and information management systems