Add expected salary to your profile for insightsAre you looking for the right career and lifestyle move? Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in? Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast.The role
Join our team as the Coordinator Work Health and Safety, where you will play a pivotal role in championing Health, Safety, and Wellbeing across our organisation. Your expertise will guide our leaders and staff in adopting and embedding safe and healthy workplace practices. This role offers the opportunity to lead the delivery of safety and wellbeing services, driving initiatives that support a culture centered on safety and positive wellbeing outcomes.In this strategic leadership role, you will provide expert advice on Work Health and Safety (WH&S) legislation, industry standards, and best practices to ensure that Council's objectives are met effectively and sustainably. By aligning WH&S projects and programs with broader organisational goals, you will drive Council's WH&S strategy forward, overseeing team plans and managing budgets to keep Council priorities on track. Additionally, you will play a key role in risk management, developing and implementing consistent practices that ensure a safe and compliant workplace for all.You will lead the Safety and Wellbeing team, delivering essential services to support all leaders and staff across the organisation. Working closely with the Manager, Organisational Strategy and People, you will help to strengthen Council's commitment to a positive health and safety culture. Your role also includes reviewing and continuously improving WH&S practices, staying informed on industry trends, and preparing reports for senior management. As a mentor, you will foster a culture of excellence by coaching, developing, and managing team performance in line with Council's Organisational Values.About you
You are an experienced WH&S professional with a passion for creating safer, healthier workplaces. You are an inspiring leader, skilled in managing people and influencing outcomes across diverse teams. Your strong understanding of WH&S legislation and best practices allows you to provide sound strategic advice and lead with impact. Your communication skills are exceptional, and you thrive in a role where your work truly makes a difference.Salary:
Commencing salary circa $116,000 p.a. plus superannuationA vehicle arrangement will be made with the successful candidate for this role. Council will provide you with a leaseback vehicle for an annual fee calculated as 20% of the gross purchase price. This is a fully maintained vehicle for both business and full private use with no additional expenses in normal use.Location
This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.Tenure
Permanent, Full Time.Closing date
Monday 27 January 2025 at 11.30 pm.Want to know more?
For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Natalie Henderson, Acting Chief Strategy and Performance Manager who is the hiring manager for this role. Natalie can be reached on 0432 591 659 or ****** MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do. We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named 'Yalawanyi Ganya' which means "sitting/meeting place" in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.About the MidCoast Region
From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value.Our commitment
At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.
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