WHS Risk & Safety Coordinator
Job No:
GIL372025
Location:
Gilgandra
Gilgandra Shire Council is seeking a WHS Risk & Safety Coordinator to join the People & Culture team!
- Full time 35 hours per week
- Rostered day off every fortnight - an extra 22 days off a year!
- Weekly pay cycle
- Salary range $1526.67- $1831.99
ABOUT THE ROLE
This position plays an integral role in advancing Council’s Work Health and Safety (WHS) objectives. Your primary responsibilities will encompass driving continuous improvement in our WHS Management System and fostering a culture of safety across all Council operations. Additionally, you will coordinate workers' compensation claims and rehabilitation efforts while assisting in the organisation of employee training initiatives.
Essential
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023.
Please click HERE to view the position description.
ABOUT YOU
Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and/or qualifications:
- Minimum two years’ work experience in the development and implementation and continuous improvement of WHS management systems and contributing to a culture of health and wellbeing for multifaceted organisations
- Extensive knowledge of relevant WHS legislation and standards.
- Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Work Health and Safety, Human Resources or an associated relevant discipline, or a willingness to obtain such qualifications.
- Possess an enthusiastic attitude towards improving better outcomes for staff and Council
- Recover at Work Coordinator Accreditation or a willingness to obtain such qualification.
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to persuade and guide others in a constructive manner.
- Extensive computer skills including the ability to use MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- WHS Construction Induction (White) Card.
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Current Class C Driver’s Licence.
BENEFITS
- Weekly pay cycle
- Rostered day off every fortnight - an extra 22 days off a year!
- 12% employer contribution to superannuation
- 4 weeks annual leave with the ability to take at full pay, half pay, or double pay
- Long Service after 5 years employment with a NSW Council
- Subsidised corporate wardrobe
- Ongoing learning and development
- 15 days sick leave
- Access to Health and Wellbeing initiatives
- Opportunity to contribute and make a difference to our community!
Applications for this position close at 9.00am, Monday 11 August 2025.
ENQUIRIES
People & Culture Manager, Jenni Eason or the People & Culture Team on 02 6817 8800
HOW TO APPLY
Before you apply for this position, please read the Position Description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below. You will also be required to attach your current resume which should include two recent employment related referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. Council will only accept applications submitted online. Please include in your resume, evidence of qualifications that you possess.
All correspondence will be via the email you have provided in your application.
ABOUT GILGANDRA
Gilgandra is a vibrant rural community in Central West NSW, situated at the junction of three main highways and in close proximity to Dubbo. There is a strong supportive community that has worked together to develop excellent schools, medical services, retail services and recreational activities that you simply do not see in communities of a similar size.
Gilgandra presents you with an opportunity to have an excellent lifestyle you may not be able to afford in the city.
