Description : WHS Officer - RTW/Training. Company : Armidale Regional Council. Location : Armidale NSW

WHS Officer RTW/Training - a unique opportunity for a WHS superstar to join our team!

• Join a team of passionate safety professionals
• Genuine work/life balance and flexible working arrangements
• Hands on, diverse, safety advisory role

Operating within the People & Culture team, the WHS team is responsible for nurturing a culture that drives a safe and healthy workplace for all staff, contractors, volunteers and visitors across Council. The WHS team play an integral role in supporting the implementation of Council's health and safety objectives by providing on the ground support and advice across all Council operations.

WHS Officer (RTW/Training)

The WHS Officer (RTW/Training) has a broad focus across staff welfare, recover at work, training and compliance. This role is essential in championing staff welfare, work health and injury management initiatives to support our staff wellbeing. The role also provides support focused on injury prevention, recover at work/return to work for work and non-work-related injuries. This role works closely with stakeholders and coordinates staff competency for high risk licencing, tickets and training, including workplace-based Verification of Competency (VOC) and compliance based training.

• Click here to to view the Position Description for the WHS Officer(RTW/Training) role.

About you

We believe that motivation, values and the ability to work positively in a team are more important for this role than skills and qualifications shown on paper. We are happy to support the right person to gain the skills we need.

It is essential for this role that you have the ability to handle data accurately and confidentially. You will be self-motivated and able to action new tasks independently. You will be able to assist with developing and implementing data processing and management procedures. You will liaise with Supervisors and Managers and assist the Executive Manager People & Culture, the WHS Manager and other WHS staff as required.

WHS at Armidale Regional Council is a tight knit team. We pride ourselves on our genuine family-first approach and will flex to help eachother manage work and home. A positive outlook, commitment and integrity are key to our team identity.

To get the best people on our team we will consider flexible work hours or a part-time arrangement. We will adapt the role to match the needs of Council and our ideal candidate.

We want to hear about you! So in your application, tell us about…

• What can you bring to Armidale Regional Council?
• What makes you the best person for the role?
• What life experiences have you had that might be relevant to the role?

Please note:

• Only the three questions above need to be addressed in your application, however your resume and cover letter will be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the Position Description linked above.
• You will also be required to attach PDF copies of any relevant qualifications, tickets and/or accreditations to your application.

We want you to enjoy working at Armidale Regional Council as much as we do, so here’s what’s included:

• Salary: from $75,600 plus super based on a 35 hour week
• Genuine flexible working provisions including a 9 day fortnight
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Generous leave entitlements
• Gym discounts

Are you ready to be part of reviving the region and join the WHS Team?

• If you require further information on the role, please contact Michael Turner, WHS Manager on 0474 984 780 for a confidential discussion.
• Armidale Regional Council is an inclusive employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.

***How to apply***

• Please apply by 11.59 pm, Sunday, 18 June 2023.
• To submit and complete your application, you must click "Next" at the bottom of each application page.