About the Council

Narrandera Shire Council is one of the largest employers in the Shire, with over 120 employees, offering over 30 services. We help shape our future and strive to make our community a great place to live.

At Council we proudly focus on career progression and further education for our employees. Council offers a healthy work and lifestyle balance and provides employees with the opportunity to positively contribute to our community.

Narrandera Shire is on Wiradjuri Country and is in the heart of the Riverina. Based along Murrumbidgee River, we are famous for our natural assets and sporting lifestyle, quality education and health services, a wide range of housing,

Located one hour’s drive from both Wagga Wagga and Griffith, with daily flights to and from Sydney, plus bus and train services, it is the ideal choice for regional living.

About the role

In this role, you will be responsible for creating and implementing road safety initiatives in line with Transport for NSW and the Narrandera Shire Council Road Safety Program.

You will also have the chance to foster existing partnerships and encourage community involvement to promote road safety. Come join our team and make a positive impact in our community!

Duties

Key Responsibility Areas include:

Road Safety behavioural programs Developing and implementing an annual council road safety action plan to address local road safety issues and improve road safety outcomes

Community Safety initiatives Liaison with local liquor accords, police, Council, schools, Transport for NSW and other key stakeholders to provide a road safety perspective

Funding submissions Write funding submissions for Local Government Road Safety Projects and other relevant funding opportunities.

Road Safety issues, advice and information Work closely with community groups, media and key stakeholders to deliver the road safety message and contribute to road safety outcomes and provide Council and the community with advice in relation to road safety issues and related areas.

For more information please refer to the Position Description.

Culture

Our inclusive culture promotes staff engagement and enables us to attract and retain the best talent.

Some of our strategies and programs include:

Merit-based recruitment practices

Workplace adjustments for persons with disability

Opportunities for persons of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin

Work experience and school based apprentice placements

Flexible work arrangements including access to Rostered Day Off (RDO) schemes and generous leave provision

Benefits

Some key benefits of working at Narrandera Shire Council include:

Flexible Work Arrangements

Active Health and Wellbeing Program

Learning and development program

Uniform Allowance

Salary Sacrifice Superannuation

Salary Packaging Opportunities

Social Club