Job Task Analysis - Health & Safety Officer

 Physical Health Assessment - Health & Safety Officer

• Join a high performing People & Culture Team at a well-regarded metropolitan Council
• Full time ongoing role based in Cheltenham, Melbourne
• Flexible working options available
• Excellent employee benefits
• Free on-site parking and 200m from Cheltenham train station and bus connections
• Band 7, $107,531 - $120,465 per annum, plus super

About us

Kingston City Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts, and management. 

The People & Culture team plays a vital role in nurturing our vibrant workforce and shaping an environment where every voice is valued. The Senior Health & Safety Officer plays an important role in supporting an organisational culture that values the health and safety of all its employees as well as serving as the designated child safe officer for the organisation. The position supports the delivery and implementation of the health and safety component of the People & Culture Strategy, the Child Safe Standards Strategy and the Workplace Health & Safety Plan in line with current legislation and organisational objectives.

The role

We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety professional to lead our dedicated team in promoting a safe, supportive workplace for all. You will be one of five team members reporting to the Team Leader Health & Safety. Jointly the team is responsible for Occupational Health & Safety, Child Safety, Wellbeing and Injury Management (Return to Work). 

In the role you will:

• Implement, maintain and champion best-practice WHS strategies, policies and procedures
• Serve as the designated Child Safety Officer for the organisation
• Conduct internal monitoring of Council’s safety performance in the way of audits, inspections and assessments.
• Build effective relationships with operational teams to embed a proactive safety culture
• Respond to safety incidents, hazards, near misses and child safety incidents including maintaining the safety incident database.
• Collate data and prepare reports on Council’s safety performance including making presentations to OHS Committees, Senior Leadership and Executive Leadership Teams

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a team dedicated to high performance with day-to-day activities whilst supporting a focus on continuous improvement. This is a team who has an excellent reputation within the industry and whose work has been nominated for multiple awards including with WorkSafe Victoria. 

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in a similar Health & Safety role (2 plus years), ideally in local government
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, codes of practice and guidelines
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills
• The ability to manage a diverse range of tasks, responsibilities and deadlines at one time
• High level problem solving and self-management skills
• Tertiary qualifications in Work Health & Safety or related discipline
• First Aid qualification and preferably Mental Health First Aid qualification
• Child Safety knowledge or experience (not essential)

You'll also demonstrate our values of making a difference, showing care and respect, taking pride in your work, and being better together.

What we can offer

This is a full-time position with a target start date of Monday 24 February 2025.

The City of Kingston is a committed child safe, equal opportunity employer and committed to reconciliation. We value the diversity of lived experience and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel safe, supported, and connected to perform at their best.

Embracing flexibility, we offer hybrid working arrangements along with 16 weeks paid parental leave, wellbeing initiatives, discounted memberships and more. You'll have ongoing professional development opportunities and be part of an inclusive, family-friendly workplace.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. We look forward to hearing from you!

Applications will close at 5.00pm on 24 January 2025.

To be considered, please submit your application via our Careers recruitment portal https://careers.kingston.vic.gov.au/jobs/search

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at Careers@kingston.vic.gov.au

If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download below, please contact Alissa Hodgson, Team Leader Health & Safety on 03 9581 4536 or alissa.hodgson@kingston.vic.gov.au

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to being a child safe organisation and to reconciliation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. 

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.