Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time to embrace and celebrate everything that makes the regional city so unique, while also being directly involved in shaping its future.  

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary?

With a focus on fostering a strong safety culture, the FRP Safety Manager will play a key role in supporting our on-site functions, providing accurate and timely advice to Stakeholders, the Community, and Management. 

 What we can offer you

• Pivotal senior-level safety leadership role in a construction environment.
• Career-enhancing/changing opportunity to be involved in the largest reconstruction project in local government history. 
• Work with a supportive manager in a collaborative team.  

What we trust you to deliver 

This is not just a clipboard-and-checklist safety role.

As a manager, you’ll be instrumental in shaping a safety-first culture across the Portfolio, combining boots-on-the-ground credibility with the ability to influence senior leaders, operational teams, support teams and contractors alike.

• Strong Safety Commitment - Proactive awareness of your own safety and others around you.
• Robust understanding of the WHS Act and Regulations and Safe Work NSW.
• Experience in Safety Management Systems and accurate reporting.
• Confident in leading safety from the office and on-site
• Ability to work collaboratively with project managers, supervisors, and contractors to ensure WHS obligations are understood and met. 
• Practical, people-focused, and driven to make an impact
• Ability to conduct safety training and develop safety programs.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in safety inspections and audits.

 What you'll need to be successful

• Tertiary qualifications in WHS, Health or similar related fields or extensive experience in WHS. 
• SafeWork Construction Induction Certificate (WHS White Card).
• TAE40122 - Certificate in Training and Assessment.
• Strong experience in a similar site-based construction and Local Government role.
• Drug and Alcohol Testing Certification, or willingness to attain.
• Investigation Certification for Lead Investigators (ICAM or similar), or willingness to attain.
• Lead Auditing Certification, or willingness to attain.
• Tickets in plant operation, working at heights, and confined spaces.
• Strong Safety Commitment - Be proactive and aware of your safety and that of others.
• Understanding of the WHS Act and Regulations and Safe Work NSW.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Please review the position description and use your resume and application responses in the application form below to demonstrate your ability to fulfill the position's responsibilities

Additional details

• Salary: Attractive remuneration for the right candidate. 
• Term Contract: contracted hours of work 70 hours a fortnight up to 30 June 2027.
• Closing date: Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate pool is established.
• Location: The position will based at our Flood Portfolio Office in Lismore. Flexible work options are available, working within operational requirements. 
• Conditions of Employment: Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures, and agreements.
• Pre-employment Screening: Before employment, pre-employment checks may be conducted, including health assessments, validation of the right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licenses, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments, and referee checks.
• Future Opportunities: This recruitment exercise may be used to fill vacancies and establish a merit list for future opportunities within six months.

Contact: For more information about this opportunity, please don't hesitate to contact Jennifer McEwen, HR Business Partner, at 0428 522 907. 

This recruitment exercise may be used for future vacancies, and within six months, a merit list for future opportunities may be established.

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