Safety And Risk Officer

Description:

Job No: ISC280 Location: Inverell

Applications are invited for the position of Safety and Risk Officer, based at Council's Administration Centre. The successful applicant shall be responsible for assisting in the development of risk management policies, procedures and systems.

Applicants should address the following selection criteria:
Essential:
Qualifications

NSW Class C Drivers Licence.

Skills and Experience

Proven ability to interpret legislation, undertake high level research and apply sound judgement and analysis to ensure compliance with applicable legislation and policies.
Proven ability and satisfactory experience in Workplace Health and Safety with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in related field.

Desirable:
Qualifications

Commencement, progression and/ or completion of a risk management qualification acceptable to the Director Corporate and Community Services.

Employment will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Local Government (State) Award 2023. The classification for the position will be in a range from Operational Band 1, Level 4, Grade 8 to Administrative/Technical/Trades Band 2, Level 2, Grade 10. Salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience and will be in a range from $1,149.78 to $1,363.40 gross per week.

Enquiries in relation to the nature of the position may be made by speaking directly with Council’s Workforce Services Coordinator, Stephen Jones, on (02) 6728 8288.

Please submit your application online by going to the Council Employment Section at www.inverell.nsw.gov.au. Letters of application submitted online are to be addressed to the General Manager, and will close on Friday, 17th May at 4:30pm. Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke free work environment.

Inverell Shire Council Brett McInnes

PO Box 138 General Manager

INVERELL 2360

About Us

Inverell Shire is a thriving regional centre in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales. Formed in July 1979, the shire comprises an area of 9,430km2 with a population of 17,836. The township of Inverell is a major service centre and has a population of 12,000. Inverell is serviced by an air service to both Sydney and Brisbane and is a commercial hub to an estimated 60,000 people.

Council’s Total Annual Expenditure - $40 million

Total Employees - 215

New South Wales Department of Planning and Environment forecasts Inverell LGA to grow by 12.2 per cent by 2031.