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Shape your future, your way – with Moree Plains Shire Council.
Looking for more than just a job? At Moree Plains Shire Council, you'll step into a role where your work matters – to your team, your community, and your career. We're a forward-thinking Council with a bold vision for growth, innovation and liveability. Join us and enjoy a dynamic work environment, genuine work-life balance, and the chance to make a real impact where it counts.
Whether you're driven by career development, community connection or a tree-change lifestyle with real opportunity – this is where it all comes together.
* PermanentFull-Time -35hours per week
* Attractive weekly salary ranging from $1,788.35up to $2,279.15per week.
* 12%Superannuation Contribution.
* Location - Moree
WHY CHOOSE COUNCIL?
* Job Security & Stability – Local government roles offer long-term employment prospects backed by a stable funding base and clear governance structures.
* Award-Based Pay & Benefits – Competitive salaries under the NSW Local Government (State) Awardand generous leave entitlements (including annual, personal, parental, and long service leave).
* Great Work-Life Balance – Rostered Day Off Every 3Weeks - An extra 17days off a year.
* Professional Development & Career Pathways – Funded training, study assistance, and clear progression opportunities across diverse roles and departments within Council.
* Community Impact – The chance to directly contribute to the liveability, growth, and sustainability of the Moree Plains region, with work that makes a tangible difference to residents.
* Inclusive & Supportive Workplace Culture – A collaborative environment that values diversity, equity, and employee wellbeing.
* Regional Lifestyle Benefits – Enjoy the affordability, community spirit, and relaxed pace of regional NSW living, with less congestion and more connection.
* Access to discounted gym memberships and special rates across an extensive network of fitness facilities (gyms, pools, etc.) which supports the health and wellbeing of our staff and their families.
At Moree Plains Shire Council, we are looking for a strategic change agent and forward-thinking leader to join us as our WHS Business Partner. If you are a principal safety expert passionate about transforming safety performance and driving a proactive, risk-based culture, we want to hear from you.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Director Corporate & Community, you will lead the Council's Work Health and Safety (WHS) and Return to Work (RTW) functions. This pivotal role provides strategic advice to leadership while coaching employees and contractors to move safety from a \"compliance task\" to a \"core value\".
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Leading and mentoring the WHS team to set strategic goals focused on reducing physical and psychological injuries.
* Governing the WHS Management System (WHSMS) to ensure it remains effective and adheres to current NSW legislation.
* Driving integrated risk ownership by coaching managers and supervisors to embed risk-based decision-making into daily workflows.
* Overseeing incident investigations and proactively managing the end-to-end Workers Compensation and RTW processes.
* Managing the WHS training programme, delivering inductions, specialised training, and facilitating the Health and Safety Committee.
* Conducting internal audits and reviews to identify incident trends and provide evidence-based reporting to the Executive and Council.
* Integrating safety into procurement and major infrastructure project planning to ensure contractor compliance.
* Coordinating wellness initiatives, including corporate health surveillance and psychological wellness programs.
The location for this role is the Max Centre in Moree.
For more information, please download the position description --> CLICK HERE.
*If you are accessing this job advertisement via Seek - please go to our website to be able to download the position description (https://www.mpsc.nsw.gov.au/want-a-job/positions-vacant).
About You
You are an analytical and organised professional with compassionate interpersonal skills. You have a proven ability to influence management at all levels and translate complex statutory requirements into practical operational policies.
To succeed in this role, you'll bring:
* Tertiary qualifications in WHS, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
* Demonstrated expertise in governing WHSMS within complex, multi-site operational environments.
* Comprehensive knowledge of NSW WHS and Workers Compensation legislation.
* Extensive experience in incident investigation and managing complex RTW cases.
* Strong leadership experience, specifically in mentoring a team of safety professionals.
* Proven ability to manage contractor safety and integrate WHS into project planning.
Required Tickets, Licences and/or Qualifications:
* General Construction Induction Certificate (White Card).
* Class C Drivers Licence.
* Previous Local Government experience.
* HLTPAT005 Drug and Alcohol Collector Training.
* Current First Aid Certification.
Required Clearances and Checks:
* National Criminal History Check.
* Working with Children Check Clearance (NSW).
* Pre-employment medical, which may include drug and alcohol testing.
Ready to lead a modern safety culture in the Moree Plains Shire? Apply now!
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