Deliver meaningful outcomes that make a genuine difference in our beautiful and unique region..
- Status – Full Time – 76 hr. per fortnight with optional 9-day fortnight
- Tenure – Permanent Ongoing
- Based in Daylesford
- Classified Band 5
- Annual Salary commencing at $68,294.20 + superannuation
- Join our Award Winning Team!
About us
Make Hepburn Shire Council your next career move. We are a small rural council with a dedicated team who delivers meaningful outcomes for the community. You can enjoy the challenges, fast track your career, enjoy flexibility with contemporary employee benefits and either enjoy the rural lifestyle or be in Melbourne in basically an hour.
Our main office is in the renowned, stunning tourist town of Daylesford, only 90 km northwest of Melbourne. Additional Council facilities are also located in our surrounding historical townships of Clunes, Creswick, and Trentham. Appreciate a flexible work life balance with opportunities to discover vibrant local communities of artists, gardeners, writers, musicians, foodies and so much more. Kick off your career here or bring your experience to help serve our community.
“I absolutely love working in Local Government! Sometimes it isn’t easy but the diversity of delivering over 100 services and building and maintaining assets directly for our community of residents and visitors means you won’t be bored, and you will see your role making a difference. Hepburn Shire is an amazing location, with committed staff and Councillors, so why not apply for a role…..you won’t be disappointed.”
Bradley Thomas (Chief Executive Officer)
How you’ll make a difference
Our WHS Advisor will provide support to the WHS and People and Culture Team and assist with implementing new initiatives, systems, processes and training in an organisation that values and places priority on the health, safety and wellbeing of staff working in a wide range of roles across our shire.
You will be passionate about safety and enjoy engaging with staff across all areas and levels of the organisation. In this role you be the first point of contact on a range of WHS matters and will have a strong focus on monitoring and compliance and have key input into how we develop and implement new processes.
Our ideal candidate
We are looking for a proactive and dedicated individual with a strong commitment to creating safe and healthy workplace environments.
Completion of a Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or demonstrated experience working hands on in a WHS environment in mixed environments that include industrial elements is required.
The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, enabling them to work proactively with management, team leaders and staff at all levels. Demonstrated knowledge of WHS legislation, policies and procedures along with experience in risk assessment, site inspections and safety audits are required. A valid Victorian Drivers License is a must.
What Hepburn can offer you?
The Workplace Health and Safety team at Hepburn Shire Council has recently been honored with the prestigious WorkSafe Award for OHS Leadership/Achievement for 2023. This recognition highlights our commitment to excellence and innovation in health, safety and wellbeing and our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement.
By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be a part of an award-winning team that values your expertise and contributions, and you will work alongside passionate professionals who are dedicated to creating a safe and healthy workplace for all.
- Meaningful work with a dedicated team
- Work life balance options -Attractive flexible options including fortnightly or monthly RDOs for applicable full-time roles.
- Hybrid working opportunities for suitable roles.
- Inclusive and safe work culture with strong drive for gender equality, diversity and transparency in fair recruitment and promotion
- Free counselling and support through our Employee Assistance Program
- Annual salary advancement within Banding through professional development planning
How to apply
Click Apply now and submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining how you meet the position criteria. Please include in your application a copy of your certificates.
Further information and a copy of the Position Description visit the employment section on the Council’s website. Job vacancies Hepburn Shire Council
If you have further questions about the role or joining our team, please contact Steve our Coordinator Health, Safety and wellbeing on 5321 6415
Our People and Culture team can be contacted via email at recruitment@hepburn.vic.gov.au
Applications close 5pm 19June 2024 (We will look at applications as they come in and may close the role earlier if filled)
Hepburn Shire Council is committed to providing an inclusive and safe work environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experience of all people. Applicants should be aware that we conduct working with children, police and reference checks to ensure we maintain a safe and inclusive workplace by recruiting the right people.
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