About the business

Mount Isa City Council provides employment for approximately 200 employees in a variety of full time, part time, contractual and casual positions.

These positions cover the full scope of Council operations from administration, financial, professional and technical roles to operational positions within the various sections.

About the role

The focus of this position is to provide high quality professional advice and support to the People, Culture and Safety department, staff, leadership and other Council stakeholders. The position plays a key role in ensuring that leaders, managers, employees and Health & Safety Representatives (HSR) are educated and supported to understand their responsibilities under the WH&S Laws. The role is an important link in assisting employees to take ownership of their own health and safety outcomes.

This position provides a high level of assistance to the Safety Coordinator and must have a thorough understanding of contemporary workplace health and safety practices and legislation. The intention of the role is to implement and improve a safety culture in accordance with Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.

The Safety Advisor provides advice to employees about WH&S policies and procedures. As with all positions the incumbent must model and comply with the values and standards as set out in Council’s Corporate Plan, and undertake the role in accordance with corporate governance and current legislation.

Please read the Position Description for further information on the role.

About You

You will have:

Extensive knowledge of Queensland Work Health and Safety Legislation and its application with the ability to read, interpret and apply the Australian Standards systems and Advisory Standards with relation to Work Health and Safety and ensure compliance within Council’s workplace.

Demonstrated ability to critically analyse WH&S issues and develop and implement strategies and investigations as required.

Demonstrated ability to manage administration of Council’s work health and safety program.

Well-developed communication skills, specifically – interpersonal skills (collaboration and stakeholder management skills and proven ability to consult, partner, negotiate and influence) and written communication skills (the ability to prepare high quality plans, documents and reports in a timely manner).

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety is highly desirable.

Possession of a Construction Industry White Card or ability to acquire one.

Current ‘C’ Class manual Driver’s Licence is essential.

Qualifications relevant to Incident investigations (ICAM or similar) is desirable.

Certificate III Business Administration is desirable.

What's in it for you?

When joining Mount Isa City Council, you are provided with pathways and opportunities to grow and achieve your potential. Eligible employees can access our Employee Assistance Program, elect to join our free Immunisation Program, and enjoy sporting reimbursement opportunities. Full-time employees receive 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata to part-time employees, not applicable to casual employment) to enjoy time outside the workplace!

HOW TO APPLY

Fill out an Application Form

Submit through Seek, or

Submit online at: https://www.mountisa.qld.gov.au/current-vacancies, or

Email Human Resources on [email protected].au

Please note that:

Council undertakes a range of checks and assessment methods to assist in selection, including criminal history checks, pre-employment medical etc.

Mount Isa City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.

Applicants must be eligible to live and work within Australia.