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Occupational Health & Safety Support Officer

Mildura Rural City Council

Date posted: December 18, 2024

Closes: Jan 09, 2025


If you’re passionate about workplace wellbeing and safety, this may be the role for you! Council is searching for an Occupational Health & Safety Officer to join our People Branch.

 

Position details

  • Full Time Position
  • Flexible Working Arrangements Available
  • Job Number: R2574
  • Applications Close: 4pm Thursday, 9 January 2025

 

About the Opportunity
We’re seeking a motivated individual to coordinate Workcover procedures, support Return-to-Work processes, and assist in the development and implementation of our Health & Wellbeing and OH&S programs. You’ll play a key role in providing administrative support and facilitating the coordination of training to ensure our workplace remains safe, compliant, and supportive for all employees.

 

What you will bring
Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

  • Hold a Return-to-Work Coordinator Certificate or willingness and ability to obtain.
  • Strong working knowledge of the Victorian Workcover claims management system.
  • Ability to understand and interpret legislation including Acts, Regulations, Compliance Codes, Policies and Procedures relating to Workcover, Occupational Health & Safety and Insurances.
  • Demonstrated high level of administrative experience with the ability to manage own time, prioritise and plan workload to complete work in accordance with deadlines.
  • A good understanding of day-to-day operational occupational health and safety processes
  • Demonstrated working knowledge and experience in the use of an OHS Safety Management System and Microsoft Office software applications
  • A current Driver’s Licence.


Salary and Conditions
The position is classified within Band 5 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $77,725.96 to $89,201.84 per annum plus statutory superannuation.

 

Benefits
As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:

  • Flexible Work Arrangements (Work from Home, Flexitime, Purchase of Additional Leave)
  • Relocation Assistance available to support a move to the region
  • Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.
  • Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees
  • Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
  • Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
  • Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements
  • Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
  • Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
  • Active Social Clubs

 

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

 

About our organisation

Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. Learn more about our organisation at www.mildura.vic.gov.au

 

About our region

Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres.

Only a short flight from three capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region at www.visitmildura.com.au

 

Applying for this position

All applications must include:

  • A completed Job Application Form
  • A resume
  • A covering letter

 Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered


Want to know more?

Visit www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Jobs for a copy of the Position Description and Application Form.

Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197.

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