About Paroo Shire Council
A Paroo Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.
Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workforce of full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development. Paroo Shire Council has a close-knit culture, with networking encouraged to support all teams.
The Position
You will be a well-rounded experienced Work Health Safety Officer working alongside our people to deliver the best possible safety outcomes for the organisation. Bringing your people skills as well as technical skills will enable you to engage, partner and collaborate effectively across the Paroo Shire Council organisation and across the Shire. You will have what it takes to provide a high level of audit, investigative and injury management skills.
Selection Criteria
· Strong organisational skills with the ability to set performance targets and lead staff to achieve WHS targets
· Strong leadership and strategic planning capabilities, including the ability to align tasks to Council’s Strategic Plan
· Demonstrates history of process improvement and effective change management
· Demonstrated experience leading a team or as a WHS Manager or in a similar role
· Minimum 5 years’ experience as a WHS officer working within a local Council or another regulated environment
· Demonstrated ability to develop and implement policies and procedures;
· Strong data analysis and interpretation skills
· Demonstrated ability to undertake investigations in a methodical and impartial manner in line with best practice
· Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to foster a culture of safe work practices;
· Ability to communicate complex information and directions to a diverse range of people, including those with limited literacy skills.
Experience & Qualifications
· Certificate 4 in Work Health and Safety or Higher
· Current First Aid Certificate
· Construction Safety Induction Card (White Card)
· Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle under a ‘C’ Class Queensland Drivers Licence
· Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or prepared to undertake
· Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator Certificate or prepared to undertake
Benefits
Training and Professional development opportunities
A competitive remuneration package is offered, depending on experience and qualifications.
5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
9-day fortnight
Uniforms provided
Relocation and accommodation considered on application
Applications close on Monday 17th March 2025
To apply email your resume and cover letter demonstrating that you meet the key selection criteria and are the best person for the job!
A full position description can be downloaded from our website or contact:
Denise O’Brien – Human Resources Manager on 07 4655 8400.