CONSULTANT WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY

Group: Corporate Services 

Branch: People and Culture

Salary Range: Band 6 $112,055.00 to $123,989.00 plus superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time

• 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!

Our Business  

Corporate Services is committed to delivering better value by continuously improving our people, our processes and our technology. We strive to be a unified team and are committed to maintaining an environment where everyone thrives. We deliver value- today, tomorrow, together by leading organisational strategy across Council and acting as a seamless enabler and trusted partner to our customers.

Our Branch

People and Culture is an active partner and branch within the Corporate Services division. 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 Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Workplace Health and Safety Consultant to lead and guide Brisbane City Council in shaping a 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 developing and overseeing the Organisational 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:

• relevant tertiary 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 processes and organisational strategies to drive cultural and behavioural change
• 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.

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

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: 18 August 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