- We are a financially sustainable organisation, living within our means, ensuring best
value resource allocation
These Guidelines complement the Council’s adopted Values of: Work Together; Work
Safe Home safe; Service Excellence; Value for Money; Trust and Respect; and,
Supporting Community
WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY
Ensure compliance with WHS obligations and responsibilities as outlined in Councils
policies and procedures and under the relevant WHS legislation. These include but are
not limited to: identifying potentially unsafe situations or work practices and notifying your
Supervisor or Manager (or the Health, Safety Manager/Area Safety Representative);
never performing a task that you believe is dangerous or for which you do not have the
experience, or have not received appropriate instructions and training or where the correct
equipment to carry out the task safely is not available; always work in a safe manner and
in accordance with safety instructions, where applicable; use the work equipment supplied
for the job, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions), and any personal
protective equipment, which the Council deems necessary and has provided; be safety
aware and report any actions to your line manager which will assist the Council to meet
its legal workplace health and safety obligations.
You have the right to cease or direct cessation of unsafe work. In addition you are required
at all times to comply with Councils Asbestos Management Plan and Policy.
COMPLIANCE & RISK
You are responsible for ensuring that you conduct your risk management responsibilities
as described in council's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Policy and Procedure (the
ERM Framework) with the goal of ensuring that potential issues are identified and reported
in a timely manner.
In undertaking your work should you identify contaminated land or potentially
contaminated land, including but not limited to Asbestos contamination you are required
to notify your supervisor immediately.
- Ensure the facilities are compliant with relevant standards, regulations, codes of
practice and policies applicable to the services being provided.
- Ensure the team is well versed in emergency procedures with regular reviews to
ensure the safety of the public and staff.
- Ensure appropriate processes and audits are in place to monitor compliance with
the above.
Special Condition: The successful applicant must be willing to undertake the role of Chief
Fire Warden and complete and maintain the required training and competencies as
provided by Council.
COMMUNICATION
The position requires regular communication with a broad range of internal and external
stakeholders.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are required to prepare correspondence,
provide operational advice, coordinate stakeholders and support service delivery
outcomes.
