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About Inner West CouncilInner West Council is among Sydney’s larger local government agencies looking after a vibrant community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs.As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we would love it if you can join in our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation and Council puts its values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration at the centre of everything that we do. We are here to be of service to the community and make Inner West a great place to be. We expect commitment to these values from all employees in performing their respective roles.We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $15.50/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.As Risk and WHS Coordinator you will report to the Risk, WHS & Audit Manager, this position provides specialist support developing, implementing and monitoring Council’s enterprise risk with a significant focus on Work Health and Safety (WHS) frameworks that monitor and evaluate Council’s exposure to risk and assist with associated functions and programs.The position coordinates a specialist team which provides Directorate and Service Unit focused risk management support and which also ensures the effective and proactive service delivery of WHS services throughout Council and supports public safety consistent with WHS legislation and using a practical continuous improvement approach.This role operates under the leadership of the Manager and prepares reports to senior leadership, the Executive and forums such as the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC). The position also works closely with the Manager and other internal service areas in liaising with Council’s appointed legal providers in respect of legal proceedings and insurance provider over safety related claims against Council.Please read the to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate.Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications1. Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated WHS and risk senior specialist experience in a diverse operational service delivery focussed organisation2. Significant experience leading and delivering safety leadership advice and expert support to resolve problems or investigate and respond to business continuity matters or serious incidents, where several complex alternatives need to be addressed3. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective workplace relationships and stakeholder management through advanced communication skills and approachable style with a passion for risk management, safety improvement and customer service4. Demonstrated project management skills, including a proven track record of systems/process improvement and deliveryEnquiriesJustin Lucas, Risk, WHS and Audit Manager on 9392 5790Closing DateSunday 4 August 2024, 11:30PMTo subscribe to our weekly job alert emails pleaseWe recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.Eligibility for employment/Pre employment ChecksSuccessful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the website.Inner West Council is a Diversity employer. We encourage applications from all candidates.Council is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers to apply.Apply NowPersonal Details * Required field * First name*Last name*E-mail*Phone*Digits only or add + for international numbers * Street*Street Cont.City, Town or Suburb*Postcode or Zipcode*Country*State, Region or Province*LinkedIn URL(Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.)QuestionsI agree and understand if I am the successful candidate, I will need to provide information for pre-employment checks if and as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copy of relevant qualifications, Driver's Licence as well as proof of work rights in Australia. Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its record as proof of verification.* * YesAre there any reasonable adjustments that we can assist with, in regards to the recruitment process? If yes, please provide details.*Do you currently or have previously worked for Inner West Council ( or any of the former Councils i.e. Ashfield, Leichhardt, Marrickville) either as an employee or agency-provided personnel?* * YesNoAre you an Australian Permanent Resident or Citizen or have unlimited work rights within Australia? (proof will be required prior to offer if successful)* * YesNoAs part of our recruitment strategy, Inner West Council strives to appoint skilled, experienced and the most meritorious candidates who are aligned with Council's values and standards of behaviour. In this connection, we will be asking the preferred candidate for this role some questions to determine whether they have been involved in any misconduct in the last 10 years. Declarations of any prior misconduct investigation or finding will not lead to an immediate disqualification of an application. Information obtained will be used to undertake a risk assessment to review whether the preferred candidate is suitable for the role. Do you agree to respond honestly to questions asking about previous misconduct further down the track in this recruitment process?* * YesNoPlease outline your experience in Local government and risk and WHS compliance management, specifically in relation to the establishment, management and delivery of programs of work to support front line service delivery and higher risk work environments?*Please provide an example of when you have had to utilise negotiation/effective communication skills to work through a workplace challenge that involved multiple operational areas with differing needs and/or challenges from senior staff members?*What specifically attracted you to this particular position?*Can you tell me about a time when you made a mistake or felt like you failed at work? How did you handle it?*Save for laterNextYour IP address (18.68.50.20) has been logged. 11 Hits.About Inner West CouncilInner West Council is among Sydney's larger local government agencies looking after a vibrant community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city's most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we would love it if you can join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community. We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation and Council puts its values of integrity, respect, innovation, compassion and collaboration at the centre of everything we do. We are here to be of service to the community and make Inner West a great place to be. We expect commitment to these values from all employees in performing their respective roles.Inner West Council
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