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Narromine, New South WalesDescriptionOur CouncilNarromine Shire Council covers an area of 5264 km2 and has a population of approximately 6444 in the rural townships of Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley and the surrounding rural areas. Narromine is located 40km from the regional city of Dubbo.The identities and values of Narromine Shire have been shaped by the culture of the Wiradjuri People, early farmers and by our strong aviation and sporting history. Today, the Shire has a significant farming-based industry that contributes nationally.About The PositionNarromine Shire Council are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced applicant for our WHS & Risk Coordinators position. The primary purpose of this position is as below:To coordinate the ongoing development of Councils Safety Management System enabling the joint development of safe working practices and the continuous development of a safety-first culture.To provide advice and coaching to Councils Management and staff on all WHS and Risk related matters including Legislative requirements.To ensure the effective investigation of incidents and identify hazards in order to minimise the impact of injury to employees and act as advisor to Councils WHS and Risk Management Committees.To ensure that Council has in place effective policies and procedures for the management of risk and implement strategies to ensure annual Statecover WHS Audit results are improving beyond the state average.To be successful in this position you will need to have:EssentialDemonstrated knowledge and experience of WHS Legislation Regulations and related management systems and programs.Demonstrated knowledge of the impact of WHS on an organisation.Demonstrated experience in accident investigation.Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of risk management principles.Ability to work in a team environment.Class C Drivers Licence.General OHS Construction induction certification (white card)DesirableDiploma in WHSCertificate IV in Training and Assessment2 years experience in a similar roleExperience working in Local Government.OHS consultation committee trainingThe Details Relating To This Position AreThe position is graded 12 within Council''s salary structureThe salary range is from $79,457 - $89,897 per annum plus superannuation. The salary step is determined by an annual competency assessment.35 hour working week applies. NSC has a flexitime system whereby you may work 37.50 hours per week to bank 2.5 hours per week to be used at a later date.Employment conditions are as per the Local Government (State) AwardNarromine Shire Council promotes the principles of Equal Opportunity EmploymentNarromine Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer that encourages and promotes diversity and inclusion across our shire. People with a disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to applyHow To ApplyBefore you apply for this position, please read the position description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below. You will also be required to attach your current resume which should include two recent employment related referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. Council will only accept applications submitted online. Please include in your resume, evidence of qualifications that you possess.Please refer to the attached position description for the entire scope of essential and desirable criteria which all applicants must meet.Pre-employment screeningRequiredShould you be shortlisted for interview, and are then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you may be required to undergo the following pre-employment screening process as part of the selection process:A functional assessment (at Council''s expense) including hearing and drug and alcohol testingReference checks from your 2 work related refereesAny other additional screening that may be relevant to the roleCouncil will check the authenticity of certificates and qualificationPrivacy StatementAs part of the recruitment process, Narromine Shire Council will be collecting information about you. This information is private information for the purposes of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act. This information will be included in the recruitment file and only accessed by members of the Recruitment Selection Panel.Contact and notesEnquiries: David Robins, Manager Human Resources (02) 6889 9999Closing date: Sunday 27 July 2025 at 11:59pmPLEASE NOTE THAT ONCE YOU START TO COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION, YOU CANNOT SAVE IT AND RETURN TO IT LATER. WE WOULD RECOMMEND THAT YOU CREATE YOUR ANSWERS IN A SEPARATE DOCUMENT (EG WORD) AND THEN COPY YOUR ANSWERS INTO THIS PAGE WHEN YOU ARE READY. PLEASE TAKE THE TIME AND BE PREPARED WITH YOUR RESUME READY TO UPLOAD WHEN YOU COMMENCE THE PROCESS.Good luck and we look forward to receiving your application.Apply for this roleVisit siteShare #J-18808-Ljbffr