Coordinator Health & Safety

• Are you a dynamic health and safety professional ready to transform workplace culture?
• Permanent full time with flexible hours, Werribee based
• Total Remuneration Package from $152,773 per annum commensurate with skills and experience

We are Wyndham, one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

Our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared to welcome over 200,000 new residents by 2040.

Shape new possibilities. Be part of something more.

A bit about the role

As the Coordinator Health and Safety, you will play a pivotal role in transforming our organizational approach to safety. Reporting directly to the Manager People & Capability, you will lead a passionate team dedicated to cultivating a proactive safety culture that empowers every employee to take ownership of their health and well-being.

You will be the driving force behind our safety vision, providing expert guidance and support to people leaders and staff. You will implement innovative safety initiatives that not only align with our safety management system and legislative requirements but also inspire engagement and commitment from all levels of the organization.
Your ability to assess contemporary best practices, champion continuous improvement, and harness insights from incident investigations will enable you to create a safer, more resilient workplace for our staff, contractors, and visitors.

If you're ready to help build a culture where safety is a fundamental value, not just a checkbox, driven to create a culture where safety is ingrained in everything we do, join us as we set new standards in health and safety excellence.

What you’ll deliver

• Provide inspirational leadership to the health and safety team, fostering a positive safety culture and aiming for best-in-sector outcomes for staff, contractors, and visitors
• Build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, offering authoritative and strategic health and safety advice
• Ensure compliance with accreditation schemes (e.g., ISO 45001), addressing any issues raised in audits comprehensively
• Monitor and anticipate changes in health and safety legislation, recommending organisational adjustments to maintain compliance with evolving standards
• Support designated work groups, health and safety representatives, and committees in being effective and responsive to safety requirements
• Act as the key liaison for WorkSafe inquiries and lead the enhancement and review of the health and safety strategic plan, including performance reporting

What you’ll bring

• Proven leadership skills with experience in developing high-performing teams
• Strong communication skills for effective engagement with diverse stakeholders
• Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety legislation, standards, and guidelines in a large enterprise
• Excellent problem-solving, consultation, and communication skills
• Ability to negotiate and influence others to achieve strategic objectives
• Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety legislation, standards, and guidelines in a large enterprise
• Degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or related field with at least four years of relevant experience
• A continuous improvement mindset with a positive, proactive, and flexible attitude

Be part of something more

Take a look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce. Ask us how this role can be worked.

So, are you ready to shape new possibilities?

What’s next?

If you think this role might be for you, we want to hear from you. Please apply by following the links and sending us a cover letter and your resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed.

For a confidential discussion, please contact David Aberdeen, Manager People & Capability on 0436 666 346.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM on Sunday 3 November 2024.

We respect, acknowledge, value and celebrate the First Nations people, our heritage and cultural diversity. We are a proud inclusive employer; we encourage people from all walks of life to apply for our job opportunities.

Our commitment is to provide diverse, safe, and inclusive environments where everyone can grow and succeed. Wyndham has one of the largest First Nations communities in the Western Region. We welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people.