Alice Springs, Alice Springs & Central Australia NT

Occupational Health & Safety (Human Resources & Recruitment)
Government - Local (Government & Defence)

• We are passionate about empowering our communities, we want to make a difference and as a team we work together with a strategy of ‘Two Ways - One Outcome’.
• Our goal is to foster quality living, and develop sustainable communities with strong local involvement and employment.
• We want proud communities, strong communities, and connected communities!

Primary Objective

The Regional Manager, Risk and Work Health & Safety (WHS) is responsible for the development, implementation and ongoing support of the risk management, work, health and safety and compliance functions across Council to ensure compliance and to support organisational WHS and governance objectives in accordance with Central Desert Regional Council strategic and regional plans, policies, procedures and relevant legislation.

The role will development organisational capability using a range of techniques including guidance documents, staff development, mentoring, support, work observation, audit and controls. 

About us

Central Desert Regional Council is a local government authority covering an area over 282,000 Sq. kilometres. The Council provides a range of services in 12 communities to the North of Alice Springs: Lajamanu, Ti tree, Wilora, Nturiya, Pmara Jutunta, Willowra, Laramba, Nyirripi, Yuelamu, Atitjere, Engawala and Yuendumu. There are also several homelands and outstations. The Central Desert area is considered remote and disadvantaged and over 80% of the population is Aboriginal.

What's on offer?

• Generous base salary (Level 10 : Base Salary: $126,045 / Package $142,735.05)
• Fast growing career;
• 6 weeks’ Annual Leave accrued per year;
• 12 extra days off in lieu (TOIL); 
• 12 public holiday days per year;
• 1 additional public holiday for NAIDOC day;
• 3 additional days between Xmas and NY;
• 15 days Personal Leave accrued per year.
•  and much more!

We offer an excellent work/life balance giving you the opportunity to explore this iconic region.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions. To view all current jobs at Central Desert Regional Council, please visit our Careers  page. 

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