About your new role
The WHS Delivery Coordinator is a senior leadership role within the City’s Work Health and Safety Branch responsible for the Leadership, management and development of a team of WHS Advisers.
Key Deliverables of the position:

• Provides leadership, strategic and practical advice to support consistent application of best project practices, including integration of risk and management processes to drive continuous improvement in Council’s safety and project performance.
• Provide high level, engaging and contemporary leadership, development, mentoring and management approaches to deliver high performance, continuous improvement, and cross work-group collaboration in supporting the achievement of Council’s vision, strategy and operational objectives including managing performance and development planning.
• Ensures active and effective contribution of knowledge, skill, and experience to strategic and operational decision-making processes through representation at committees, forums, and management meetings.
• Provides leadership over several WHS Business Partnering roles and ensures that there is a coordinated effort to collaborate with peers actively engaging and focusing on achieving collective results. Specifically in the effective and consistent development and deployment of WHS Strategic Objectives and Communications
• Actively involved in looking for WHS improvement opportunities (including WHS safe system of work) and champions opportunities to operational managers to strengthen their understanding of how WHS improvement will benefit their operational effectiveness.
• Promotes learning from incidents and events tochallenge behaviours that are not aligned to Council purpose and high-performance principals. Also supports management to promote good news stories and publicly recognise positive behaviours.
  

We're looking for people who have:
We're seeking an effective communicator with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships. The successful candidate will have a degree or diploma in relevant field or equivalent WHS experience and knowledge. You must demonstrate a personal commitment to health, safety and environment and support a diverse and inclusive workplace. You will be able to work well in a team environment, supporting others and be able to work autonomously and be flexible in your approach to work.
To be successful in this position we are looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual with:

• 5+ years leading WHS teams in a complex work environment
• A degree or diploma in relevant field or equivalent knowledge
• Recognised investigation qualifications
• Demonstrated professional work experience in WHS delivery, developing and implementing effective programs, activities and services ensuring quality outcomes
• Thorough technical knowledge of current QLD WHS legislation and its application in diverse work environments
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Strong influencing, consulting and coaching skills
• Highly effective interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain relationships and engage a range of stakeholders
• Familiarity with Donesafe or similar safety reporting systems
• Current drivers licence – class C unrestricted
• WHS General Construction White Card

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
• Personal and professional development courses
• Hybrid office / work from home options
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport / Low cost on-site gym membership
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being ahigh-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.
How to apply


For more information, access the position brief in our jobs portal by
Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.
Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email recruitment@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.
The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.