Business Partner - Safety And Risk

Are you a safety professional who is looking to elevate your career? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you to join our dedicated Safety and Risk team as a Business Partner - Safety and Risk.

This role will partner with designated business units to provide specialised coaching and advice on work health and safety and risk processes, practices and responsibilities and assist in the ongoing development of Council's Enterprise Risk Framework and Integrated Risk Management Systems. You will lean on your knowledge and understanding of work health and safety legislation to work towards identifying and monitoring safety, eliminating and controlling risks, reducing injury and illness and improving overall safety and risk performance. This role will require strong interpersonal skills to build positive working relationships with people at all levels of the organisation and external stakeholders, with a key focus on empowering our organisation to cultivate a positive safety culture for all.

Why Work for us?

You will be located in the picturesque Hunter Valley which is just 120 kilometres north of Sydney and 40 kilometres west of Newcastle. Our region is well renowned as Australia's oldest wine producing region and has a tourism industry worth an estimated $521 million.

Working at Cessnock City Council you will have access to a wide range of benefits and options to help you balance your work/life commitments. These include;

• Full-time, 35 hours per week
• Flexible work arrangement options including hybrid work arrangements, option of nine-day fortnight or monthly RDO
• 12% superannuation
• Generous leave entitlements including Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to Council's Study Assistance program
• Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members
• Free parking on-site
• Beautiful location in the picturesque Hunter Valley!

Applications Close:
Thursday 27 June 2024 at 11.30pm Who to Contact:

Charmaine Bennett, Safety and Risk Coordinator on

How to Apply:

Please complete the application form below and provide detailed responses to the questions which relate to the criteria within the position description, then upload a copy of your resume and cover letter. Your candidate suitability is determined by your responses to the selection criteria questions, for more information on how to address the selection criteria please visit our How to apply page.

Pre-Employment Screening:

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other pre-employment checks, such as references, employment history checks, working with children checks or a criminal record check.

About Us:

At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We're committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce.

We are committed to the value of respect, and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.
We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.

There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please for a confidential discussion.

Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and excellence, Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive, thriving Council and employer of choice.

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Please select the one statement below that best describes your right to work in Australia.

• I am an Australian or New Zealand citizen
• I hold a current working visa for Australia, and if needed am able to provide a copy of relevant documentation
• I am not an Australian or New Zealand citizen and do not hold a current working visa for Australia

Have you ever been a serving full-time member of the Australian Defence Force, or a reservist on continuous full-time service?

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Have you ever been previously employed with Cessnock City Council?

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• I am a current Cessnock City Council Employee
• Please outline in detail your relevant Degree Qualification and the skills and experience you possess which are relevant to this position.
• Can you please outline your experience providing specialised advice on legislation, regulations, standards and related management systems and programs across all organisational levels.
• Please provide an example of when you have been responsible for developing and implementing a corporate wide safety initiative for an organisation.
• Can you please outline what strategies you have employed to build working relationships with key stakeholders, and provide an example of how you have used these strategies in the workplace?

Do you hold a current Class C Drivers Licence?

• Yes, I hold a current Class C Drivers Licence
• No, I do not hold a current Class C Drivers Licence

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