Coordinator Work Health And Safety

Shire of Mundaring is seeking an experienced and motivated Coordinator Work Health & Safety to join our People and Culture team. Reporting to the Manager People and Culture, this position is responsible for driving a positive WHS culture across the organisation, providing specialist safety advice and working collaboratively with key stakeholders to develop, implement, monitor, evaluate and report on safety initiatives and outcomes.

About the Role
Key responsibilities include overseeing the daily operations of the WHS team and managing all aspects of the WHS management system (WHSMS) and injury management. The role involves capturing and reporting on WHS statistical data such as injury, incident, hazard, and near-miss statistics as well as developing, maintaining and reviewing WHS policies and procedures and achieving strong stakeholder engagement.

About You
We are looking for someone with:
• highly developed communication skills, including report writing, policy development and stakeholder engagement
• demonstrated problem-solving skills focused on practical outcomes
• comprehensive knowledge of manual handling, ergonomic principles and WHS legislation
• sound knowledge of workers’ compensation and rehabilitation legislation
• recent experience in a similar role including developing and delivering training
• considerable experience in WHS practices, procedures, programs and systems
• a recognised qualification in WHS or relevant discipline.

A salary will be offered based on qualifications, ability and experience as well as a range of benefits shown in the attached Employee Benefits Brochure.

The Shire reserves the right to commence interviews of candidates at any time and encourages you to apply now.