Senior Health & Safety Advisor

Occupational Health & Safety (Human Resources & Recruitment)With a focus on putting safety first and being better than yesterday, we are on the lookout for an individual who is passionate and experienced in making sure our whole team gets to go home safe at the end of each day.By nature, Councils have a huge range of risks, from heavy machinery to dog bites and hazards associated with working around construction sites to working in the natural environment.You will work to develop, deploy and continuously improve the organisation's health and safety management system. To succeed in this role you will need to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to help in promoting behaviors and practices that encourage teamwork to maintain a safe work environment.You will report directly to the Health and Safety Manager who will assist you in the day-to-day operations and roll-out of H&S initiatives.What are you waiting for? This is an exciting opportunity to champion a proactive safety culture throughout our organisation.This is a permanent role and offers 40 hours per week. The annual salary for this role is $ 84,514 – 99,428 per annum. Check out a copy of the position description here: https://www.timaru.govt.nz/resources/teamtailor/Position-Description-Senior-Health-and-Safety-Advisor-February-2024.pdfYou must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job. Applications close at 5:00pm, 24th April 2024; however, we may appoint before the closing date if we find suitable applicants during the recruitment process! So if you are interested get your application in quick. Applications can be registered through our career's website www.timaru.govt.nz/jobs.The DistrictTimaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers, and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting, and cultural pursuits.Let's not forget about that 7 minute commute to work!The OrganisationThe Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front facing community to support and technical specialists.www.welovetimaru.nz celebrates all the things we love about living in Timaru, from our affordable houses, to our easy commute, fantastic lifestyle and our successes. Come and join the story!Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr