Group: Customer Services & Corporate Services Branch: Service Portfolio Management & Business Innovation & People and Culture Salary Range: Band 6 $116,089.00 to $128,453.00 plus superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions) Work type: 1 x Temporary Full-time up to 24 months 1 x Temporary Full-time up to 14 months Deliver value - today, tomorrow, together Lead and drive workplace health and safety projects Create and maintain safe and productive work environments for our employees and customers If you thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven team environment this could be the perfect role for you! Council is on the lookout for two experienced and customer focused Workplace Health and Safety Professionals to help keep our people safe and support the implementation of our Zero Harm management system. Senior Health and Safety Advisor (Customer Services Group) Customer Services Group - Focus on customers. Deliver experiences that delight and set the standards of service. This unites our sections (Cemetries, Compliance and Regulatory Services & Library and Customer Services, Service Portfolio and Business Innovation and Customer Experience) as one group. WHS Consultant (People and Culture Branch – Corporate Services) People and Culture is an active partner and branch within the Corporate Services group. We support flexible ways of working and our team are passionate about achieving personal and professional growth to support lifestyles and priorities. We are committed to developing and supporting all our people to be safe, well, capable and agile. The Roles These roles guide senior leadership teams and work with front line leaders to continually improve upon our safe and healthy work environment. In this role, you will provide strategic direction, expert advice, and leadership on workplace health and safety (WHS) issues, trends, and best practices, aligned with Council’s Zero Harm strategy. You’ll be responsible for reviewing and maintaining our Zero Harm Management System and driving a range of WHS initiatives to support key organisational outcomes. To be considered for the position, you will have: a proactive and customer solutions-focused attitude experience analysing complex situations, data and trends and providing strategic WHS advice and assistance to senior management strong influencing and negotiating skills with experience coaching and training stakeholders on WHS best practice relevant qualifications, such as a Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, coupled with well-developed knowledge of WHS legislation prior experience in the development and maintenance of WHS management systems strong attention to detail and demonstrated experience contributing to a team, driving initiatives, respecting ideas and adapting to individual working styles experience in the delivery/management of projects and initiatives cultural and behavioural change Benefits of working for Council include: flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements free gym and wellness centre award winning superannuation fund generous leave provisions competitive salary. Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE How to apply: Click on the 'Apply' button to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. Working in Council means delivering excellent customer service to the people of Brisbane. For more information: Please call Tai Klose on (07) 3178 2234 or email Tai.Klose@brisbane.qld.gov.au People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team. Application Closing Date: Wednesday 25 February at 11:55pm AEST Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and since 2018 has been recognised with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion
