WHS Advisor

September 18, 2024

Barkly Regional Council

Tennant Creek

FULL TIME

Safety First, Always
Closing Date: Wednesday, 16 October 2024
Location: Tennant Creek

Full-Time Position (38 hours per week)

About the Role:
As the WHS Advisor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that the Barkly Regional Council provides a safe work environment. Your primary responsibilities will include developing, implementing, and maintaining effective Safety Management Systems, as well as promoting a positive safety culture among all staff.
The Essentials

Minimum qualifications, or experience, of Certificate IV in Work Health Safety (WHS) and/or Tertiary qualification relevant to Occupational Health and Safety.
Experience in a similar role.
Knowledge and application of current WHS practices and relevant legislation such as, but not limited to:
- Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011
- Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations 2011
- Return to Work Act 1986 and Return to Work Regulations 1986
Highly developed interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills with the ability to communicate with a broad range of stakeholders.
A current Manual (C Class) Driver’s Licence and have completed or are willing to undertake 4WD training.
A current National Criminal History Check. (within the last 3 months).
A current Northern Territory Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).

About You

You excel in managing multiple tasks and responsibilities, ensuring smooth and effective workplace safety operations.
You approach challenges with a proactive mindset, quickly identifying and implementing effective solutions to enhance safety protocols.

The Finer Details

Full-Time position paying at Level 8 Pay Point 1 of the Barkly Regional Council Enterprise Agreement 2023.
Annual Salary of $87,014.91 ($3,346.73 gross per fortnight).
Tennant Creek Zone Allowance of $1.89 per ordinary hour.
11.5% Superannuation.
Annual Leave of 6 weeks paid with 17.5% Leave Loading.
Relocation Assistance of up to $5,000.
Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.

To apply for your new adventure, submit an Expression of Interest covering the Essential Criteria along with your up-to-date Resume to hr@barkly.nt.gov.au.
Need more information contact Barry Natrass on 0448 394 110
Applications Close Wednesday 16th October 2024.

Barkly Regional Council requires that all applicants have a National Criminal History Check. You will be required to provide a recent National Criminal History Clearance prior to any offer of employment.
Barkly Regional Council requires the applicant to be able to produce or be able to obtain a Working with Children Check Northern Territory (Ochre Card) prior to commencement.

Suitable applicants may be appointed during the application process.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone.
Any application from outside of Australia that does not clearly show that the applicant has full Australian working rights will be automatically rejected.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available