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We are seeking a Workplace Health & Safety Business Partner for a permanent contract.  Reporting to the City's Work Health and Safety Coordinator the position will apply their technical safety knowledge and experience to facilitate the delivery of an enhanced service, promoting a positive safety culture focussed on compliance, accountability and collaboration. 

What you'll do:

• Protect our people: Help us maintain a safe and healthy work environment including delivering health and wellbeing programs.
• Drive improvement: Contribute to initiatives that enhance safety culture.
• Collaborate with experts: Work alongside talented professionals to achieve shared goals.
• Solve problems: Identify and address workplace hazards to minimize risks.
• Support our team: Assist with workers' compensation claims and emergency preparedness.

Work Health & Safety Business Partner Position Description

To be considered for this role you will possess a qualification in Workplace Health & Safety, and relevant experience in a similar role. Management systems auditing experience, considered favourably.

You will be able to demonstrate to meet the following capabilities:

• Qualification in relevant discipline such as Workplace Health & Safety is required.
• Knowledge of relevant Workplace Health & Safety legislation.
• Advanced computing, numeracy and literacy skills.
• Advanced organisational skills with ability to prioritise competing tasks.
• Advanced negotiation and influencing skills.
• Advanced customer service, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Research and analysis ability.
• Knowledge of the practical application of workplace health and safety measures in the workplace including hazard identification relevant to both inside and outside workers.
• Current driving licence. 

The City of Wanneroo is a diverse and flexible environment that offers a range of career opportunities where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the local community and our people. Our vibrant and inclusive team is what makes the City an enjoyable and rewarding place to be.

We celebrate all diversity and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to consider working for a Local Government organisation that values who you are. Bring your skills, knowledge and commitment to a team that is welcoming and enthusiastic about you joining us!

Why work for the City of Wanneroo?

The City offers a range of employment benefits including:

• Generous matching of superannuation contributions up to a combined total of 15%;
• Five weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees);
• Paid wellness day;
• Free on-site parking;
• A work-life balance program providing flexible work practices (subject to operational requirements);
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave;
• Purchase leave (subject to operational requirements);
• Professional development opportunities;
• An inclusive, welcoming environment; and an opportunity to reduce your commute and work in a goal-driven professional team closer to home;
• Discounted Corporate Membership to our Leisure & Fitness Centre.

To find out more about our benefits, click here!

If this position sounds like your next career move then apply now. We look forward to receiving your cover letter and resume. 

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Reference Number: 20039

Close date: Sunday 1st December 2024 (9:00pm AWST)

For further information regarding the position visit the City of Wanneroo website or contact Helen Nieuwenhuyze, Coordinator Work Health & Safety on 9405 5675

Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience as the City reserves the right to interview suitable applicants prior to the closing date and may close this ad earlier for the right applicant.

Applicants may be required to undergo a medical assessment to determine their fitness to carry out the duties of this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Wanneroo are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to provide a National Police Certificate, not older than 6 months.