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Manager Workplace Health & Safety
Reference Number: 12844
Location: Administration Building,158A Martyn Street, Cairns
Close Date: Tuesday 4 June 2019
Position Purpose:
With our key message for all staff to "Go Home Safe & Well Today and Everyday" we are now seeking a highly engaged, motivated and experienced WH&S professional to provide leadership, specialist advice and guidance in WH&S across the organisation.
This pivotal role will plan, lead, organise and implement Councils Safety Management System and a range of projects and initiatives that address Councils key organisational risks and Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) compliance.
Nature and Scope of the Position:
- Provision of specialist advice, guidance and leadership in WHS;
- WHS Team oversight and performance;
- Councils Safety Management System; and
- Leading Council’s SafetyCircle training program.
Capability and Qualification Requirements:
The position holder must have:
- Bachelor degree in Workplace Health & Safety and/or equivalent level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training, professional accreditations and qualifications.
- Current Queensland “C” class drivers licence.
To be eligible to apply you must address the following key selection criteria:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Workplace Health & Safety or equivalent level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training, professional accreditations and qualifications.
- Demonstrated experience in the development and management of safety management systems and frameworks.
- Demonstrated success in developing, facilitating and implementing leadership style that supports, motivates and inspires individual team and corporate achievements.
- Superior communication and negotiation skills, including the demonstrated ability to establish and maintain working relationships with staff and a range of internal and external customers.
- Proven ability to promote and support the achievement of a customer focused organisation.
For a full listing of the Selection Criteria please download a copy of the information kit.
How to Apply:
Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:
- Cover Letter
- Copy of Current Resume
- Statements Addressing the full Selection Criteria
Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.
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Pre-Employment Assessment:
As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following assessments/checks:
- Pre‑employment functional medical assessment, which will include a drug and alcohol test.
- National Police/Criminal History Check.
- Practical Assessment
- Numeracy and Literacy Assessment
- Computer Skills Assessment
- Qualification/Licence Verification
- Working with Children & Young People (Blue Card) Verification
- Right to Work in Australia Check
- Directorship Check
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Employment Eligibility:
To be eligible to apply for a position at Cairns Regional Council, you must fulfil one of the following criteria:
- Permanent Resident of Australia
- Australian Citizen
- New Zealand Citizen
- Entitlement to Work Visa
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