Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.

Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.

We are in a exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.

We strive to lead with openness and courage and want you to be part of that journey.

So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.

 Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know...

• permanent full time - 70 hours per fortnight
• the package: $92,096 - $109,827 plus superannuation per annum
• location: Grafton
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance 
• enjoy the benefits of flex time 
• access to fitness passport 
• assistance with relocation expenses

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced safety & risk professional to lead our safety culture within the organisation. Are you experienced at influencing internal stakeholders in best practice and proactive WHS behaviour? Do you have experience in corporate risk?

We are looking for a trusted advisor that has the ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels of Council. You will have excellent communication and relationship building skills to support achieving our objectives. If you have exceptional interpersonal skills and a passion for Work, Health and Safety, we want to hear from you.

This position will build capability and capacity within our workforce to meet the goals of the organisation and its obligations against the legislation. You will lead the Safety Team to ensure the development and continuous improvement of Council's safety culture within the broad functions of the organisation 

Download the position description here.

To be considered for this position you will need to:

• Address the essential criteria
• Attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume (5 pages maximum) that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this position. You will need to demonstrate how you meet the focus capabilities and how your skills will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities.
• Target questions - answer the  target questions - maximum 300 words each question

  1. How have you enabled a team made up of people from different work areas, to discuss issues and develop solutions? What did you do and what was the result?
  2. Describe how you translate broad goals into operational needs and explain the links for the team.
  3. Describe a process improvement you achieved through the use of technology.  

Contact

Jess Kennedy, Manager Organisational Development on (02) 6643 0832

Closing date

Tuesday 21 May 2024 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).

Other important information

This position is located at Council's Grafton Office, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.

A probation period applies to this position.

How to apply:

• All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au.
• Attachments such as certificates and licences must be combined into one document before you attach them to your application.
• For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website. 

For this application you will be required to supply a resume and relevant certificates and licences.

Do you want further information on how to apply under the Capability Framework? Please read our How to apply for a job guide.

Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.