Risk and Safety Lead

Job Description

Below is a brief description of this vacancy This page outlines the vacancy and the key skills and responsibilities for the role. Risk and Safety Lead Greensborough, Australia Reference: 6725420 Permanent full time position Competitive salary package of between $137,806.22 and $153,973.96 total remuneration per annum that includes 11.5% super and annual leave loading. Access to monthly RDOs Flexible working arrangements available - balance life and work Access to health and wellbeing initiatives and learning and development opportunities Generous personal and carers leave Customer First Focus - our community is central to all that we do Council office conveniently located off the Western Ring Road in Greensborough Are you an experienced and dynamic leader, passionate about embedding best-practice risk management and safety strategies? Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a community-focused organisation? This is your opportunity to step into a pivotal role at Council as our Risk and Safety Lead . What a typical day will look like; Embedding risk management and occupational health and safety practices throughout the organisation. Offering expert guidance on risk and safety matters to all directorates and the Executive Leadership Team. Directly manage Council's risk management and insurance programs. Provide strategic oversight of OHS initiatives, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and industry standards. Leading the development and testing of business continuity plans. Cultivating strong relationships across teams and offering expert advice to stakeholders at all levels. Collaborating across our diverse organisation to achieve best practice safety standards for both staff and the community. What you will bring to the role; Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate technical and legislative information to non-technical audiences, working at various levels across the organisation. Strong ability to influence, negotiate and bring people along the journey - particularly as it relates to change, continuous improvement and risk mitigation. Excellent written and communication skills. Ability to lead, motivate and develop others, providing guidance, support and mentorship. Political and business acumen. Why should you join us? Because we're at the top of our game! We secured sixth place in the prestigious 2023 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, and here's why we made the list; Stronger Together. An innovative work practice created by council to provide ongoing professional development support. Health and Wellbeing. Focus on ways of working and principles that support all employees. Mental Health First Aider Workforce. Designated Mental Health First Aiders appointed across the organisation, expanding our mental health and wellbeing offering even further. Be a part of a passionate, collaborative, and driven team who truly care about what we do, how we do it, and strive to make positive impacts within the community we serve. When working with us, you will feel supported through several different initiatives that focus on health and wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional development. Want to know more? Download the Position Description and contact Jeremy Livingston , Director Culture and Performance, during business hours on (03) 9433 0599 if you have any questions. Please use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the Key Selection Criteria questions in your application. Applications close 10pm (AEDT), Tuesday 25 February 2025 We achieve extraordinary outcomes for our community - Find out more here! Contact Us If you have any further inquiries or are experiencing an issue, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Nillumbik Shire Council has been awarded sixth place out of over 700 organisations in the 2023 Australian Financial Review / BOSS Magazine Best Places to Work Awards in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. We are always looking for new talent to join our team and are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion. Please note: Vacancies listed with ‘Internal applicants only’ are only open to employees currently working at Nillumbik to apply. Applicants requiring adjustments - With one in five Australians identifying as having a disability, Council is committed to providing the best possible experience for everyone, regardless of their ability. Position descriptions can be provided in an alternative format, by request. If an applicant needs any support or reasonable adjustments at any stage during the recruitment process, they can contact Human Resources via or on 9433 3111. Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages applications from people with disability, First Nations people and gender diverse people. Applicants will be considered based on merit as per relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. We are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion. #J-18808-Ljbffr