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Uralla Shire Council has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced Work Health and Safety (WHS) Advisor to join our team on a permanent fulltime basis. Reporting to the Manager People and Wellbeing, this role is responsible for facilitating the development, implementation, integration and ongoing monitoring of Councils Work Health and Safety management system, policies, procedures and practices. Working closely with managers, frontline staff and contractors, the WHS Advisor provides practical guidance, education and leadership to support daytoday WHS activities, promote safe behaviours and ensure compliance with legislative and organisational requirements. The role plays a key part in strengthening a proactive safety culture across the organisation. Our ideal candidate will hold formal qualifications in Work Health and Safety or have equivalent relevant experience in a similar role. You will be an effective communicator with welldeveloped interpersonal skills, able to work collaboratively with a diverse workforce and adapt your approach to varying operational environments. Experience across multiple industries, including construction or highrisk work environments, will be highly regarded. You will take a practical and integrated approach to WHS, risk management, internal audit and continuous improvement, and demonstrate initiative and innovation in strengthening safety awareness and frameworks. The position requires regular fieldbased work across Council operations, so a willingness to work on the ground, travel locally and utilise technology effectively is essential. Formal qualifications in a Work, Health and Safety discipline or equivalent relevant experience. Demonstrated experience in a Work, Health and Safety position, including a strong working knowledge of the WHS Act 2011. Demonstrated ability in interpretation and implementation of legislative requirements. Demonstrated interpersonal skills showing strong commitment to collaborative teamwork and proactive communication. Demonstrated ability to conduct risk analysis, incident investigations, inspections, assessments and audits within the workplace. A working knowledge and understanding of ethical practices, work health, safety and wellbeing policy and practice and the principles of equal opportunity and procedural fairness. Excellent report writing skills and the demonstrated ability to keep accurate and up to date records. Demonstrated broad computer literacy, with advanced skills in the Microsoft suite of Office products. Demonstrated sound organisational and time planning skills, allowing prioritisation and efficiency while meeting agreed timeframes. DESIRABLE Prior working experience in local government. DESIRABLE Current First Aid Certificate. What we Offer This is a permanent fulltime position working a 35hour week (9day, 70hour fortnight), offering variety, challenge and an interesting scope of work across Councils diverse operations. In return for your skills, commitment and contribution, Uralla Shire Council is offering a competitive commencing salary of $108,134 plus superannuation, in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023, with annual legislated award increases. You will be welcomed into a supportive, collaborative and social workplace, where teamwork is valued and staff actively support one another to achieve shared outcomes. Council also offers access to a range of benefits and great working conditions, including: Salary packaging options Access to Councils Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Long service leave after 5 years continuous service, with the ability to transfer sick leave and long service leave entitlements between NSW local councils Participation in Councils Employee Recognition Program Uralla Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply. Please contact Manager People and Wellbeing, Felicity Stace - . #J-18808-Ljbffr