Become a Part of Moira Shire Council’s Exciting Journey!
At Moira Shire Council, we're reimagining local government with fresh ideas, a friendly approach, and a passion for making a real difference in our vibrant regional community. Nestled along the stunning Murray River, our region spans from the lush Barmah Forest to lively towns like Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia, and Yarrawonga—one of Victoria’s top holiday spots.
We believe in working together with honesty, respect, integrity, teamwork, and accountability to create a future everyone can be proud of.
Our role as a Council? To serve, support, and inspire our communities to facilitate the success of the Moira2045 Community Vision.
Why Work With Us?
Above Award pay rates
A strong, values based, positive organisational culture
Supportive and family-friendly workplace.
Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle with opportunity to Work From Home
Access to extensive training and education opportunities, including in-house ledership program
Superannuation information sessions with Vision Super
Salary packaging and novated leases available
Access to wellness initiatives
Corporate discounts at five gyms across our shire
Generous parental leave
Up to two days paid volunteer leave for a community service within our shire.
Cultural and ceremonial leave.
Opportunities for purchased leave to better accommodate your lifestyle.
So much more.....
Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.
Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities and Functions
Provide advice on best practice actions and activities that enable compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act 2004, relevant regulations and Occupational Health & Safety Policy Manual and associated procedures.
Provide advice on contractor safety documentation and make recommendations on compliance to minimise Council risk as requested.
Coordinate workplace audits and inspections to meet legislative requirements through consultations with Occupational Health & Safety committee and oversee the implementation of actions.
Maintain SkyTrust OHS systems to record and assist in the management of all incident reports and relevant information and provide reports as required.
Assist to develop and maintain the OHS Risk Register in consultation with each Department.
Provide injury support to injured employees in the workplace, not assigned to WorkCover.
Coordinate and prepare written incident investigation reports as required.
Assist Council’s Occupational Health & Safety Committee, arrange meetings, distribute agenda and minutes as required.
Prepare appropriate correspondence and maintain written records to a high standard.
Provide a prompt response to and follow up on all communications.
Presentation and maintenance of a professional image of Council and its services, represent Council at appropriate forums relating to OHS.
Manage OHS projects to ensure legislative compliance with the OHS Act 2004, OHS Regulations 2017, Codes of Practice and industry best practice standards.
For more information about the role view the Position Description HERE (if Hyperlink is not working, click "Apply" to view it)
This role my be eligible for relocation reimbursement.
Desired Skills and Experience
To Apply for this role, please include a cover letter addressing the following Key Selection Criteria:
Essential qualifications and experience
Degree or Diploma in a relevant field or lesser qualification with experience in related field.
Highly developed and proven computer skills including a sound knowledge of Microsoft software (Word and Excel) and other programs.
Proven research skills and experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
A current drivers licence.
Desirable qualifications and experience
Sound knowledge of Local Government or other risk management processes.
Minimum of two years employment experience in a similar field.
Proven experience in the management of large electronic documents.
