Work Health and Safety Business Partner
Work Health and Safety Business Partner
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Job Description
Note: This role is available to internal candidates only.
About Us
At Penrith City Council were passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life so were here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and a finalist in the 2020 Australian HR Awards you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits including:
- A range of flexible work arrangements
- 18 weeks paid maternity leave
- Health and wellbeing leave
- 15 days personal leave
- Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
- Diverse salary packaging
- And much much more!
Penrith City Council delivers a diverse range of quality services to our 210000 residents and we pride ourselves on being a leader in sustainable local government and an Employer of Choice. Our workforce consists of approximately 1500 permanent temporary and casual staff working in a range of roles including construction and maintenance recreation childrens services legal and governance engineering finance planning and IT.
About the Team
As a member of the People and Culture Department the WHS team is tasked with implementing Councils WHS Management System strategy and culture including leading and working on exciting WHS related projects.
About the Role
Being a member of the Work Health & Safety (WHS) Team you will have outstanding thinking skills balanced with an ability to deliver innovative solutions for the business. This role will have influence and responsibility for providing accurate and timely advice to stakeholders and management. You will be the kind of WHS professional that is driven to find real solutions that make sense that matter and will make a difference to the safety and wellbeing of our staff.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to complement existing services offered and to support our Council Safe Home Safe Towards Zero program. We are looking for those who can partner with the business implement change and embed best practice.
You will be responsible for supporting Council departments in the development and implementation of Councils safety audits and risk assessments as well as the identifying non-conformances including recommendations and solution options. You will also be responsible for leading serious incident investigations and working with stakeholders and senior management to implement corrective actions.
Essential Criteria:
- Tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety or relevant field
- Extensive knowledge and application of WHS principles and practices
- Demonstrated experience and expertise in conflict resolution and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders
- Thorough knowledge of WHS legislation
- Current Class C Drivers License
In addition to a cover letter and resume applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to theselection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initialapplication. Applicants who do not address and meet the selection criteria will not be considered.
Salary: The salary for this position ranges from $107058.00 - $1239240.00 per annum plus 12% Superannuation.
Access to a Leaseback Vehicle is available with this position; however it is not a condition of employment.
You may be required to undertake background checks as relevant to the position for which you have applied.
Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date.Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.
For further information about the position please contact Kath Garth on.
Employment Type
Full-Time
