About TAFE Queensland TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training provider in the State. For more than 140 years, TAFE Queensland has delivered practical and industry-relevant training to provide students with the skills and experience they need to build lifelong careers. TAFE Queensland been named the Large Training Provider of the Year at the prestigious 2023 Australian Training Awards. Our training is delivered to students and apprentices on-site, online, in the workplace, or on-campus to give people the skills they need to enrich their communities, support their industries, and strengthen their local economies.
By working at TAFE Queensland, you can be part of a highly experienced workforce closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training.
Your Opportunity As the Senior Health and Safety Business Partner you will be responsible for:
Lead by example in living our value of Safety First. Be responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of workplace health and safety programs and initiates across the TAFE Qld North region; Provide advice and education on WHS regulations, risk management, and best practices to ensure a safe and compliant work and training environment; Support the training of staff and management to promote awareness and foster a learning culture. This position reports to the Director Safety, Infrastructure and Operations.
This is a Permanent, Full-Time opportunity.
The position will be based primarily in Townsville at the Pimlico Campus however you may be required to perform work at other TAFE Queensland campuses.
Key Responsibilities Contribute to the success of cultural change within the organisation through promoting and modelling TAFE Queensland values of Safety first, Working together, Focussing on our customer, Showing initiative and Taking responsibility. Maintain a comprehensive knowledge, and understanding, of the legislative frameworks relating to WHSE; applying this knowledge operationally and provide ongoing updates, support and advice to all staff Proactively facilitating and supporting a wide range of workplace health, safety, wellness and environment issues, including identifying and capitalising upon opportunities for continuous improvement of safety practice and culture. Develop, implement and manage WHS audit programs, reporting outcomes, trends, risks and report issues to Senior Executive and staff consultative forums. Manage investigations for workplace incidents, ensure that this information is recorded, analysed and communicated to identify lessons learnt to avoid future occurrences. Identify current and emerging Workplace Health and Safety issues, assess the implications through risk management techniques and in consultation with all stakeholders manage the corrective actions and control measures to eliminate or control the causative factors within acceptable timeframes. Support the Workplace Health and Safety Committees and provide expert technical advice, support and assistance to committee members Manage and lead Workplace Health and Safety programs and courses to ensure they remain active, effective and practicable by educating employees and promoting a safe work culture. How you will be assessed The ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:
Demonstrate an understanding, support and promotion of the organisations strategies and values, visibly leading our Safety First value. Demonstrated knowledge of operational issues, risk management, relevant Acts, Standards and Codes of Practice relating to workplace health and safety and their application at the organisational level Proven record of working collaboratively and providing expert advice to achieve workplace health and safety at worksites, undertaking investigations and implementing lessons learnt to achieve business outcomes and provide tangible safety results. Highly effective written and oral communication skills and demonstrated ability to consult and liaise effectively with internal and external clients and work in a team environment to foster a workplace culture consistent with organisational values. Displays flexibility and responsiveness and has the initiative, attitude and ability to thrive within a dynamic, challenging and changing environment. Highly Desirable Requirements Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety (or higher). Extensive experience in Workplace Health, Safety and Environment, or a related discipline. Current Queensland Driver License (as travel is required across the Region). How to apply If you're interested in this role, click the ' Apply ' button to submit your application via the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal. When submitting your application, please ensure you provide the following:
A detailed resume; A cover letter that outlines your known skills, abilities, knowledge and experience in response to the "How you will be assessed" criteria above (maximum of 2 pages in total); and The contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor) Closing date: 5 September 2024.
Job Reference Number: TQ2024-929
For further information, please contact: Stacey Coburn, Executive Director - Corporate Services (07) ******** or ********
