Safety Lead

Talent International is currently recruiting for a Safety Lead to work for the Local Government, based in Blacktown. This position is a contract role for 2 months initially, with a view to be extended, and the role pays $77.39 per hour + Super.

7 hours a day / 35 hours a week

The role

As Safety Lead, you will help establish and maintain a safe, healthy and compliant workplace for Council employees, contractors, volunteers and visitors. You will provide practical WHS advice, promote a strong safety culture, and support compliance with relevant WHS legislation, policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Promote WHS compliance and safe work practices across Council operations.
• Conduct workplace inspections, internal WHS audits and hazard assessments.
• Identify hazards, coordinate corrective actions and follow up non-conformances.
• Assist with WHS incident investigations and review safety reports.
• Support Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and consult with workers, contractors and managers on workplace changes.
• Provide advice on WHS training, inductions, PPE and health monitoring activities.
• Monitor emergency response, first aid arrangements and contractor safety management.
• Promote the use of risk registers, permits to work and other WHS controls.
• Maintain WHS records, document control processes and reporting requirements.
• Collect, analyse and report on WHS data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Make practical recommendations to reduce workplace risks.

About you

To be successful, you will have:

• A Diploma in Work Health and Safety or a related discipline.
• Solid WHS experience, including WHS systems and safety management.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience delivering basic WHS training and supporting workplace inductions.
• The ability to work effectively across a varied and multi-dimensional operational environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• A current Class C Driver Licence.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic WHS team.

Desirable experience

• Understanding of WHS audit processes.
• Experience within Local Government.
• Experience working for a NSW self-insured employer.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.