Senior HSW Business Partner

Job Description

Permanent Full-Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight) Bachelor, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma or higher (or nearing completion) in Work Health and Safety, Risk, Compliance, Health or a related discipline, combined with extensive experience working in a similar role in a large and diverse organisation. LGO8 ($113,644 - $128,384 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience. Why Choose Us Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle. Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more. We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city. We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city. Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future. Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature. Our Purpose: Grow Townsville Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment About The Role This role will proactively facilitate and support the delivery of the Health and Safety strategy and framework with a focus on health, safety and training advice, guidance and leadership in collaboration with sections and teams across council. Build a participative relationship model, where education, guidance and expertise address operational issues and build capability within operational areas, contributing to the achievement of service deliverables through a focus on continuous improvement. Lead and develop a team of health, safety and training professionals responsible for the development of appropriate systems, tools, resources and training to ensure all organisational and legislative health, safety and training indicators are achieved. About You Our ideal applicant will have a Bachelor qualification in Work Health and Safety, Risk, Compliance, or a related discipline, combined with extensive experience working in a similar role in a large and diverse organisation with demonstrated highly developed leadership, interpersonal and communication skills with extensive experience (7+ years) leading a team of professionals within a supportive and collaborative work culture. How To Apply Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role. For Further Information Review The Position Description. Closing Date: 11.45pm, Thursday 6th March 2025 What We Offer 17.5% annual leave loading Up to 5 weeks annual leave Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave 14 weeks paid Parental Leave Domestic and Family Violence Leave Natural Disaster Leave Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members Salary Sacrifice opportunities Learning and Development opportunities Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses Employee Assistance Program The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply! All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion. Attachments N00028, N02308, N02312, N03287, N03880_Senior Health safety and Wellbeing Business Partner_Updated_18062024_PD.pdf #J-18808-Ljbffr