Consulting & Generalist HR (Human Resources & Recruitment)
Government - Local (Government & Defence)
At the City of Gold Coast health and safety is our number one priority and the newly created WHS Culture Lead will play a crucial role in driving the continual improvement of the health and safety culture. The WHS Culture Lead is the driving force behind the development and implementation of contemporary health and safety practices and principles that will help us do safety a bit differently.
The WHS Culture Lead has the pivotal role of guiding the health and safety practice of the City to align with contemporary safety principles as we process to becoming a resilient and high reliability organisation
Key Deliverables of the position:
• Drive organisational safety culture improvement through development and implementation of contemporary health and safety practices, initiatives and programs.
• Provide coaching, guidance and upskilling to WHS staff to build capability and capacity for consistent delivery of services influenced by the Human and Organisational Performance (HOP) principles.
• Lead and implement strategic health and safety training initiatives to upskill line leaders throughout the organisation
• Develop and maintain the strategy that leads the City to become a high reliability organisation for health and safety.
• Facilitate organisational safety performance improvement through worker insight driven learning and event learning.
• The subject matter expert for the organisation on contemporary health and safety practices including: HOP, Safety Differently and Safety II and provide high level advice and guidance to the CoGC Senior Leadership Group.
• Lead complex incident investigations, Learning Teams and safety reviews and coach other WHS branch members to successfully do the same.
We're looking for people who have:
• Demonstrable experience in integrating HOP or similar type of worker centric organisational change principles within a large and complex organisation.
• Experience in delivery safety culture change programs and initiatives
• Qualifications in organisational psychology change management, WHS or similar
• Ability to influence for outcome at all levels of an organisation
• Proven project management skills
• Minimum 3 years' experience working in an organisation where HOP/Safety Differently has been successfully implemented
• Drivers licence class C unrestricted
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
9-day fortnight - enjoy a long weekend every fortnight!
Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
Personal and professional development courses
Hybrid office / work from home options
Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport / Low cost on-site gym membership
4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.
How to apply
For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.
Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.
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Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.
The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.
As Australia's second largest council, with over 5,000 passionate employees and constantly growing, the City of Gold Coast is a dynamic and diverse workplace. We offer career pathways across a multitude of industries, making us a place where you can carve your path and leave your mark on a city that shines.
Here at the City of Gold Coast, our people are our priority. Our culture thrives on collaboration and a shared passion for excellence. We are a high-performing, customer focused organisation which delivers value for money services to our thriving community.
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future, Choose a career that suits your lifestyle.
As Australia's second largest council, with over 5,000 passionate employees and constantly growing, the City of Gold Coast is a dynamic and diverse workplace. We offer career pathways across a multitude of industries, making us a place where you can carve your path and leave your mark on a city that shines.
Here at the City of Gold Coast, our people are our priority. Our culture thrives on collaboration and a shared passion for excellence. We are a high-performing, customer focused organisation which delivers value for money services to our thriving community.
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future, Choose a career that suits your lifestyle.
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