Health & Safety Partner - Melbourne, Australia - Public Sector People

Public Sector People

Verified Company

Melbourne, Australia

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

ASAP Start - Potential for permanency

Regional Location
Victoria's East
Health | Safety | Project Management | Stakeholder Relations

As a Health & Safety Partner, you will play a crucial role in embedding best practice safety initiatives to enhance the overall safety culture of the Council.

Reporting to the Coordinator of People & Culture, you will be responsible for building and driving successful partnerships across the organisation, promoting a positive safety mindset, and supporting internal and external relationships critical to compliance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Build and drive successful partnerships across the business, promoting a positive safety mindset.
Support internal and external relationships critical to compliance, performance, and continuous improvement.
Build health and safety capability through a partnering model, upskilling leaders in risk and incident management.
Review, implement, and maintain consistent OHS policies and supporting procedures.
Assist leaders with Incident Investigations, claims, and root cause analysis.
Maintain a Monitor and Review process to ensure frameworks meet legislative requirements.
Assist leaders in developing and implementing practices for the management and reduction of workplace injuries.
Oversight and management of Council's Health and Safety system and framework.
Implement Health and Safety initiatives with sound project management frameworks and consultation plans.

Key Requirements:

Tertiary qualification in Health and Safety or a relevant discipline.
Proven experience in health and safety, human resources, or injury management.
Sound understanding of project management and facilitation practices.
Understanding of longterm goals of the functional unit and relevant organisational policies.
Familiarity with relevant budgeting techniques.
Knowledge of legislation, reporting requirements, principles, and practices in OHS and claims management

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity or other positions within Local Government, please contact

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