VACANCY – 2 Year Contract

Team Leader WHS & Risk Management

About Us

The Rural City of Murray Bridge is the fastest growing region in the Murraylands and is only a 40 minute drive up the South Eastern freeway from Adelaide. Here you will find a positive work environment that embraces dedicated and motivated people that want to help shape a growing and diverse community.

An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Rural City of Murray Bridge for a suitably qualified person to join our WHS & Risk Team in senior role as the Team Leader – WHS & Risk Management.

Position Overview

The Team Leader WHS & Risk Management will oversee the management, planning, and implementation of workplace health and safety and risk management initiatives within the organisation.

As a key advocate for workplace health and safety, you will prioritise enhancing awareness, identifying risks and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and safe workplace practices.

You will play a vital role in ensuring that our operations meet the highest standards of compliance to legislation, policy and procedures, through advice, coaching, monitoring and reporting.

If successful, you will be working in a progressive and rewarding environment where your proactive approach will be valued and appreciated. You will be encouraged to be creative and resourceful while being supported by workplace policies that are family friendly.

Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in Risk Management, Work Health and Safety or Business Administration or equivalent experience are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager Corporate Services, responsibilities include:

• Deliver a rolling internal audit plan including assessment and reporting of actions.
• Provide operational advice on risk management and assurance.
• Oversee delivery of Council’s WHS program including ensuring systems and processes for meet legislative obligations and reflect industry best practices.
• Development of WHS and risk management frameworks, policies and associated documents.

Benefits

You will be:

• working in a progressive and rewarding environment
• valued and appreciated for your proactive and customer-centric approach
• Supported by workplace policies that are family friendly and flexible.

The position is offered as a full time, two year contract in accordance with the South Australian Municipal Salaried Officers Award and Council’s current Enterprise Agreement within an annual salary range of $111,515 to $118,390 dependent upon skills, knowledge and experience.

How to Apply

A detailed job description for the above position can be obtained here

More information can be obtained by contacting Leah McFarlane, Manager Corporate Services by email: l.mcfarlane@murraybridge.sa.gov.au or phone 08 8539 1100.

All applications must be submitted by 5pm Friday 2 May 2024 via SEEK and include a current resume with two referees supporting your cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your experience, skills and knowledge in accordance with the position description.