Work Health and Safety Officer
Keen to get your foot in the door with Local Government? Then this opportunity with one of the fastest growing shires in Western Australia is for you!
Do you have?
- A passion for creating a safe and supportive workplace
- A commitment to promoting safety across the organisation
- The energy and teamwork spirit to thrive in a busy, people focused environment
We invite you to submit your application for the full-time position of WHS Officer. The role will provide support to the WHS Coordinator and the Human Resource team to promote a safe and healthy working environment. This role is also responsible for supporting the on-going development implementation and associated administration of the Shire’s Work Health and Safety programs, policies, procedures and practices.
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Benefits and Conditions
Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Local Government Officers’ (WA) Award 2021 with a salary range of Level 5 ($80,577 to $84,509) per annum, depending on qualifications and experience and benefits such as:
- Full-time position, one day off is available after every 19 working days, rostered days off cannot be accumulated.
- Superannuation of 12 per cent occupational superannuation from date of commencement, with an opportunity that the Shire will match an employee’s voluntary contribution to their nominated plan provided that employee contributes an amount of at least 5 per cent or 6 per cent of their own salary.
- Professional development up to the value of $500.
- Four weeks paid annual leave, including a 17.5 per cent leave loading.
- Free membership to the Leschenault Leisure Centre, the Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre and the Dr Peter Topham Memorial Swimming Pool.
- A medical examination and current police clearance will be required prior to appointment, costs to be reimbursed by the Shire.
How to Apply
Applicants are requested to apply online.
Please submit an online application using the Apply Now link below. As part of your online application form you will be prompted to complete relevant personal information and respond to application questions.
Your Cover Letter will address why you are the right person for the position, how your skills, experience and qualifications are relevant and your motivation for applying for this role. This information is used to determine which applicant is best able to perform the duties of the position.
Supporting documents should be saved in PDF or Word (.doc) format (applications in other formats that cannot be opened will not be assessed)
Specific queries related to the position should be referred to the Coordinator Human Resources, Cherie Chivell on (08) 9729 0304.
Applications will remain open until the position has been filled. Please apply as soon as possible as the vacancy may close without notice.
The Shire of Harvey has an ongoing aspiration to become the most accessible and inclusive local government in regional WA.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Shire encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all sexual orientations and gender identity, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.