Whs & Risk Officer - Cootamundra

Description:

WHS & Risk Officer – Cootamundra
Applications are invited from interested persons for the full-time position of WHS & Risk Officer based at our Cootamundra office.
This is a professional role that includes administering Council’s Workplace Health, Safety and Risk Management policies and procedures, insurances, audits and registers.
Key responsibilities include:
Ensure Council’s policies and procedures in relation to Work Health and Safety and the management of public liability and risk comply with legislative requirements, reflect industry best practice and are consistent with AS/NZS ISO 13000:2209 Risk Management – Principles and Guidelines.
Manage and administer Council’s suite of insurance policies.
Develop and maintain Council’s asset data bases and registers for risk management, insurance, WHS and asset management purposes.
Ensure periodic risk management, asset and WHS audits are routinely undertaken.
Ensure employees and external contractors are inducted and trained in WHS policy and procedures and are informed of their responsibilities under the relevant legislation.
Ensure public liability and WHS risks and hazards are controlled and minimized through continual monitoring and review of Council’s Risk Management and WHS policies and procedures.
Perform the role of WHS Committee Secretary and promote a culture of continuous improvement in WHS awareness and practice at all levels within Council.
Coordinate the Drug and Alcohol procedures and follow up with actions.
Benefits
Salary range of $1,482.61 to $1,734.30 gross per week
11.5% superannuation.
9-day fortnight working arrangement.
Motor Vehicle Leaseback Agreement
Further information and a Position Description is available by contacting Council on 1300 459 689 or Council’s website www.cgrc.nsw.gov.au.
NOTE: Applicants must adequately address the Essential and Desirable Criteria contained in the Position Description. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered. Applicants must also include a Resume.
Applications, addressed to the Interim General Manager should be submitted by 5.00 pm on Friday 16 May 2025 by post to Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council, PO Box 420, Cootamundra NSW 2590, delivered to Council’s offices at Cootamundra or Gundagai or by email to mail@cgrc.nsw.gov.au
WHS & Risk Officer – PD Essential
Desirable Criteria – WHS Risk Officer