Safety Systems & Compliance Officer

Job No: RVC2248
Location: Casino

IT'S SAFE TO SAY THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY 

The primary purpose of the role is to provide efficient and effective delivery of Council’s Safety Management System and to facilitate safety compliance training. Driving a positive safety culture within the organisation.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Deliver and support Council’s Safety Management System, including auditing, programs, document control, incident management, investigations, compliance and reporting.
  • Maintain systems and utilise technology, including providing training to end-users, reviewing, and streamlining existing processes and procedures to achieve efficiencies and effectively utilise these systems.
  • Assist with the workers compensation insurance system and processes
  • Promote a learning culture within the organisation through facilitating safety compliance training and ensuring employees adherence to workplace health and safety legislation.
  • Maintain Council’s learning and training management system, ensuring training and development data and documentation is accurate and accessible for users.
  • Accurate and efficient data input and records management using a range of Council data capture devices and systems in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and legislation.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and services provided by the role and team to ensure effective, efficient and safe delivery of objectives and maximise utilisation of resources
  • Champion a positive safety culture within the organisation to ensure a safe workplace for our people and the community by monitoring compliance with policies, procedures, legislation, specifications, projects plans, and any other documentation required

We are looking for 

A motivated individual with strong administration skills and a safety-first focus. You have a basic understanding of how the WHS legislation is applied in the workplace and continuously look for ways to provide the best outcome for our staff and our community. You are flexible, adaptable and responsive to change and can work well within a small team and autonomously. You have experience with developing safety systems, can interpret safety data analytics and facilitate processes for the delivery of ongoing safety compliance training. Knowledge in 'Return to Work' legislation and processes is desirable. 

We are seeking someone who has or is willing to obtain:

  • Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety/Business/Training and Assessment or equivalent and 3 years’ experience in a related environment
  • Construction Induction Certificate (White Card)
  • Class C Driver Licence

About the Role

Full time: 70-hour fortnight

Salary: Range from $68,135 to $78,353 pa + 11.5% super

Role Description: Click Here

Closing date: 11:30pm Friday, 6 June 2025

Contact: Josh Fuller, People Safety Coordinator - 0436 651 970

NOTE: As the activities of this position could involve exposure to Hepatitis A and B and Q Fever, the employee will be vaccinated against these hazards or required to provide proof of immunity against these diseases.

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About Richmond Valley

The Richmond Valley LGA is the base of the Northern Rivers region of NSW. The area is around three hours from Brisbane and less than an hour to Byron Bay. Richmond Valley and our surrounding areas are some of the most beautiful and desired in the country. Why wait in bumper-to-bumper traffic when you can drive past the gorgeous beaches, through rolling hills and fully embrace the benefits of regional living. Your "office" will range from beautiful coastal villages and country towns to vast fertile farmlands.

Richmond Valley has a generous Leave Management Policy including three weeks sick leave, compassionate leave, and volunteer leave to name a few. Our Health & Wellbeing Program includes Fitness Passports, free yoga each week, free meditation and a fun Health & Wellbeing Day alongside many other initiatives.
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