Package: $139,803.09 - $154,316.46 per annum + 11% super (Grade 14 of the SMRC Salary System 2023-2024)

Position Description: Manager Safety Innovation

Applications close 11:59pm, Monday 13 May 2024

About The Region: The Snowy Monaro region is a unique and culturally diverse region of south-east NSW.  From our history of the Snowy Hydro Scheme, our proud agricultural industry and popular ski resorts, we are a region that has a lot to offer.  With fantastic lifestyle choices, whether you are an adventure seeker or prefer the finer things in life, we really can offer it all, and all within close proximity to our nation’s capital Canberra. The Snowy Mountains region is packed with year-round experiences with so much more than snow sports and alpine walks. Glorious wildflowers blanket the alpine landscape of Kosciuszko National Park during summer, and if you love adventure sports there's rock climbing, kayaking, caving, fishing, horse riding, mountain biking, and 4WD touring activities to get your heart racing. Explore the famous Snowy River, and go skiing or snowboarding on the slopes of Perisher and Thredbo - or camp under the stars at some of the most picturesque campgrounds in NSW. You'll never forget the rugged alpine scenery of Australia's largest national park. Snowy Monaro Regional Council employs over 450 staff from all walks of life and working with us will give you the opportunity to enjoy our beautiful surrounds, progress your career and make a difference in our local community.  

About the Role: 
As the Manager Safety Innovation, you'll play a pivotal role in developing and implementing strategies to ensure the well-being of our employees and the integrity of Snowy Monaro Regional Council. Your leadership in this position will drive continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a workplace where safety is ingrained in every aspect of our organization, alongside the facilitation of training sessions, workshops, and drills to equip employees with the knowledge and skills necessary to prioritize safety in their daily activities. You will be at the forefront of safeguarding our workforce and assets while giving you the opportunity to engage with diverse teams to promote a positive culture of safety and innovation

• Lead the way in advancing regulatory thinking and policy implementation of robust safety programs and initiatives that prioritize both employee well-being and organisational success. Your strategic guidance will shape our safety culture, ensuring that safety is not only a priority but also a core value embraced by all employees. You'll drive continuous improvement efforts, behaviour change and community education while proactively identifying and addressing safety risks. 
• Identify and address WHS issues and opportunities while implementing effective control programs and measures through the lens of driving innovative service and process improvements. Your ability to think outside the box and embrace emerging trends will drive transformative change and set new industry benchmarks.
• You will promote, model and reinforce cross-functional collaboration through information sharing and knowledge transfer to drive evidence-based decision making, enhance capability and optimise capacity.
• You will foster strong relationships and open communication channels, while ensuring that safety and innovation are seamlessly integrated into all aspects of the organisation.

About You: 
We're seeking a dynamic individual to lead our WHS team. In this role, you'll have the autonomy to develop and enforce safety policies and procedures, leveraging your expertise to identify potential hazards and implement proactive measures to mitigate risks. Your contributions will not only enhance employee safety but also uphold regulatory compliance, ensuring our organization operates at the highest standards. Your interpersonal skills will be instrumental in fostering partnerships across departments, driving engagement, and empowering employees to take ownership of their safety responsibilities.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Degree qualification in WHS, Human Resources or a related discipline with demonstrated contemporary experience in a similar role; or contemporary experience in a similar role, coupled with ongoing professional development to support contemporary knowledge.
• Experience working across a range of WHS service delivery areas, specifically return to work and WHS, with experience coordinating services at an operational level. 
• Experience developing strategic organisational reports.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. 
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects that drive staff engagement and support safety culture change.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation
• Proven track record leading, developing and supporting staff to achieve work targets and objectives efficiently and effectively.
• Proven ability to engage with and influence internal and external stakeholders to achieve fit-for-purpose outcomes that drive the achievement of strategic goals. 
• Passion for driving change and fostering a positive safety culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

How to Apply:

Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume through the Apply link. Please use your cover letter to address the essential and desirable criteria, as outlined in the Position Description.

Tip: Good applications will demonstrate that you have what is needed to be successful in this role.  You can use your cover letter to highlight your skills, abilities and experience, and how they meet the requirements of the job, as well as introducing yourself and explaining why you want to work with us here at Council.

Enquiries 

For any enquiries relating the role, please contact our Recruitment Officer
Email: careers@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au
Ph: 1300 345 345

At Snowy Monaro Regional Council, we are committed to providing EEO and embracing diversity. We are an inclusive workforce which reflects the unique region, community, and customers we serve. In addition to providing an encouraging and positive environment, Council is a smoke free work environment.

Please advise us if you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process or perform the requirements of the role.