About Inner West Council

Inner West Council is among Sydney’s larger local government agencies looking after a vibrant community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs.

As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we would love it if you can join in our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation and Council puts its values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration at the centre of everything that we do.  We are here to be of service to the community and make Inner West a great place to be. We expect commitment to these values from all employees in performing their respective roles.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $15.50/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

About the role

As Risk and WHS Coordinator you will report to the Risk, WHS & Audit Manager, this position provides specialist support developing, implementing and monitoring Council’s enterprise risk with a significant focus on Work Health and Safety (WHS) frameworks that monitor and evaluate Council’s exposure to risk and assist with associated functions and programs.

The position coordinates a specialist team which provides Directorate and Service Unit focused risk management support and which also ensures the effective and proactive service delivery of WHS services throughout Council and supports public safety consistent with WHS legislation and using a practical continuous improvement approach.

This role operates under the leadership of the Manager and prepares reports to senior leadership, the Executive and forums such as the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC). The position also works closely with the Manager and other internal service areas in liaising with Council’s appointed legal providers in respect of legal proceedings and insurance provider over safety related claims against Council.

Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role. 

Remuneration

$121,422.08 - $132,031.64 + 11% Superannuation

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications 

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated WHS and risk senior specialist experience in a diverse operational service delivery focussed organisation
2. Significant experience leading and delivering safety leadership advice and expert support to resolve problems or investigate and respond to business continuity matters or serious incidents, where several complex alternatives need to be addressed
3. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective workplace relationships and stakeholder management through advanced communication skills and approachable style with a passion for risk management, safety improvement and customer service
4. Demonstrated project management skills, including a proven track record of systems/process improvement and delivery

Enquiries

Justin Lucas, Risk, WHS and Audit Manager  on 9392 5790

Closing Date

Sunday 25 February 2024, 11:30PM

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How to Apply

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.

All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.

Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role).  Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.

Inner West Council is a Diversity employer. We encourage applications from all candidates.

Council is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers to apply.