Regional Road Safety Advisor - West Leederville, Australia - WA Local Government Association

WA Local Government Association

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West Leederville, Australia

1 week ago

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Description

6 weeks' annual leave (30 days)

Open, friendly, inclusive, and dynamic workplace
Opportunity to participate in the development and implementation of road safety in WA

Road Safety Advisor

Full-Time Position

$102,760.32 per annum inclusive of superannuation guarantee

Regional WA location

WALGA has a rare opportunity for a Road Safety Advisor to join the RoadWise team and work with Local Governments in the Pilbara and Kimberly Regions of WA.

RoadWise is funded by the Western Australian Government to engage and facilitate the involvement of Local Governments in rural, remote and metropolitan areas of WA.

In this role, you will support and contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of road safety plans, policies, programs and promotions which align and contribute to the WA road safety strategy for reducing death and serious injury.

We are looking for someone with proven engagement and capacity building experience, a sound understanding of public health principles and health promotion practices with excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

You will have an opportunity to learn about the RoadWise Council Framework which you will work within, and in this role you will also:

Facilitate the planning, implementation and evaluation of local road safety plans, policies, programs and promotions.
Source road crash data and other research to assist RoadWise Councils in developing holistic road safety activities and monitor road safety performance on the local road network.
Advise and assist RoadWise Councils on evidencebased road safety strategies, methods and countermeasures for effective local road safety action.
Facilitate and/or deliver workshops and forums to build and refine the knowledge and skills of RoadWise Council personnel in better practice road safety.

A rewarding opportunity to promote WALGA's road safety services and products using a range of communication channels and be a key part in making a difference in health/road safety in WA.

This position will require a class 'C' Western Australian driver's license as some travel is involved.

What are we offering?

WALGA offers an inclusive and collaborative culture where, in addition to a sector-leading 6 weeks' (30 days) annual leave and anniversary leave, you will have access to a wellbeing program and a commitment to employee professional and personal development.

If this sounds something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you

About WALGA?
WALGA is the peak body for all 139 Local Governments in WA.

We are a member-based, not for profit organisation with a purpose to support WA Local Governments to deliver better outcomes for their communities.

We provide support, advice and training while advocating on behalf of our members to all levels of Government.

We also provide services with a direct benefit to our members and raise the credibility and profile of the sector with positive marketing and communication to a wide audience.

We have approximately 100 staff with the majority located in our West Leederville office and organised into key portfolios: Advocacy, Policy, Member Services, Infrastructure and Corporate and Executive Services.

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To Apply
For further details on the role please contact Terri-Anne Pettet, Manager Road Safety

This role is being sourced directly by WALGA. We respectfully request no agencies approach.

We may commence interviews upon receipt and reserve the right to close the position early.