IT'S SAFE TO SAY THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY 

The primary purpose of the role is to provide efficient and effective administration support to the safety and training team. In this role you will utilise your knowledge in safety management systems and tools. 

Key Accountabilities:

·         Provide effective administrative support to the Safety team

·         Process procedures into Council information management systems   

·         Contribute to the maintenance of a bespoke incident reporting software application and provide advice to end-users

·         Assist in the review of existing processes and procedures to achieve efficiencies and effectively utilise information systems

·         Contribute to continuous improvement processes & coach, support and liase with stakeholders through safety processes

·         Exercise sound judgement, initiative, confidentiality and sensitivity 

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 work place 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. 

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

·      Certificate III Work Health and Safety or equivalent

·      Safework Contruction Induction Certificate (White Card)

·      Class C Driver Licence

About the Role

Full time: 70-hour fortnight

Salary: Range from $60,512 to $69,591 pa + 10.5% super

Closing date: 11:30pm Sunday, 19 March 2023

Contact: Luke Fleming, Manager People & Culture - 0400 261 322

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.

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 farm lands. 

The region's community is welcoming and friendly, which is why it has become a popular location for sea and tree changers who have had enough of traffic jams, congestion and long work hours.

We are proud to have won multiple awards for our culture including: Outstanding Employer of the Year by NSW Northern Business Chamber, and Large Employer of the Year by Training NSW.

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.

We are a strong believer in developing those who want to learn more, master their field or enter a new one, our Learning & Development strategy supports professional growth that aligns to organisational need. Leadership is very important to Richmond Valley and we invest every year in our Leadership team with the aim of making all staff at Council empowered and engaged.

Please visit Working With Us for more detail regarding benefits Richmond Valley Council has to offer and here for more information about the Regional Job Precincts.

Our Values

Integrity and Passion

The Way We Do Business

We lead by example. We take responsibility. We do what we say. We embrace change. We are community focused. We are in this together

To Apply

PLEASE NOTE:

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1. Please review the Role Description, outlining the key responsibilities and requirements of the role.
2. We encourage you to speak with the contact person listed above to understand whether this is the right role for you.
3. Complete the questions below, demonstrating your skill, experience and interpersonal suitability for the role. Click "Next".
4. Attach your resume. (You may also attach a cover letter - this is optional).  The names of your documents should not contain any characters other than letters, numbers and spaces. Click "Next".
5. Review your application to ensure everything is correct. Click "Confirm" to submit your application.