Wellbeing Adviser

 

Main characteristics

Location

South Brisbane, Queensland

Company

Redland City Council

Employment type

Full time

Category

Government & Defence

Job summary

Permanent Full Time - 36.25 hours per week

$81,276.69 to $84,815.96 Annually + up to 12% super

RCC Officers' Level 5

A Career with RCC

Redland City Council (RCC) is situated on the naturally wonderful Redlands Coast, which includes the Southern Moreton Bay Islands, mainland suburbs and rural hinterland which is located east of Brisbane. RCC offers you the chance to improve lives and shape your own career. Youll enjoy diverse work and opportunities to grow, working in a truly special community and a region of outstanding natural beauty. In return for your passion and commitment to moving Redland City forward, we offer great benefits and the balance you need to bring the best you. Visit our careers website to find out more and meet some of our wonderful team.

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity within our Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team for a Wellbeing Adviser to join us! This position is within a vibrant and forward thinking team, who work together to continuously strengthen and improve wellbeing performance and development of organisational culture. We are looking for someone who is creative, innovative and excited to bring new and different perspectives that can genuinely help employees at Redland City Council. This role requires the successful candidate to work autonomously while maintaining an understanding of the big picture goals of the team and organisation.

Guided by our values, you will:lead the development and implementation of strategic Wellbeing programs across Council;develop and maintain processes to monitor and measure Wellbeing program effectiveness and performance;coordinate the development and delivery of Wellbeing programs; andproactively maintain knowledge and monitor changes in relevant legislation and industry best practice.

About you

First and foremost, you will live and breathe our values, as they are fundamental to the way we go about our work and the relationships we build.

We would love to hear from you or someone you know who:possesses discovery and problem solving skills to evaluate wellbeing programs and provide recommendations;has the ability to collect and maintain confidential wellbeing data with prior experience in developing evidence based HSW reports;has considerable knowledge of contemporary wellbeing programs and experience developing, implementing and maintaining these programs;demonstrated experience supporting change or improvement initiatives; andhas the ability to maintain knowledge and professional practice skills.

Eligibility requirementsYou possess tertiary qualification in occupational health and safety (Diploma or Advanced Diploma) with relevant experience; or an equivalent level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training, professional accreditation and qualification.You possess considerable knowledge of the principles and legislation related to Work Health and Safety with minimum three to five (3 - 5) years' experience in health and safety role within a large and complex organisation.You have a current C Class Drivers' LicenceSuccessful applicants will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

Benefits

As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits which may include:Access to flexible working arrangements - this depends on the type of work you do, let us know what flexibility means to you!;Generous leave provisions such as paid parental leave and purchased leave scheme including 17.5% loading on annual leave;Ex-gratia day offered during the Christmas/New Year break;Access to professional and leadership development programs and education/study assistance;Mentoring and coaching opportunities to increase your industry knowledge and professional and business acumen;Secondment opportunities for career development;Reward and recognition programs;Wellness programs, social club.

To apply

Applications will only be accepted through Councils Web Recruitment system or through OURspace for current Council employees. Hard copy and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

To be considered, applicants must submit a:Cover letter (one page); andCurrent resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. Please read the Position Description and resume-based application instructions before applying for this role.

RCC utilises a merit-based recruitment process which may include various testing methods, such as psychometric testing and requesting the submission of a short video application from candidates after the advertisement closes.

Specific information on the position (200572) can be obtained by contacting Shannon Ahern on 0403 197 721. Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 03/10/2022 .

Applications will not be accepted from a third party.