INTRODUCTION:

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?

• The primary purpose to truly make a difference locally.
• A strong, values based organisational culture.
• Supportive and family-friendly workplace.
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle. Opportunities to Work From Home are only available after the first 6 months, and for certain roles identified as being able to accommodate this. Applications are to be made in line with our organisational policy.
• In-house, custom designed Leadership Development Program.
• Access to extensive training and education opportunities.
• Superannuation information sessions with Vision Super.
• Salary packaging and novated leases.
• Access to wellness initiatives like annual flu shots and skin checks.
• Corporate gym discounts at five different gyms across our shire.
• Benefits and discounts for certain businesses and insurances.
• Generous parental leave (16 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers, and this is on top of the paid parental leave offered by the government).
• Up to two days paid volunteer leave for a community service within our shire. Following the first 12 months of service.
• 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 offering flexible work arrangements for employees in a family-friendly work place.
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.

DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this role is to foster a workplace culture with a focus on safety including championing the promotion and education of safe work practices.
The Occupational Health and Safety Trainee will work with the Team Leader Occupational Health Safety to facilitate implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety Strategy and support the development of ‘OHS maturity’ across the organisation. This includes providing assistance with coordinating Occupational Health and Safety and Risk Management activities and actions aimed at improving organisational systems and processes in a manner that focusses on enhanced safety outcomes.
For more information about the role view the Position Description HERE (if Hyperlink is not working, click “Apply” to view it)

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

To Apply for this role, please include a cover letter addressing the following Key Selection Criteria:
Recently completed or working towards the successful completion of Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety. For a suitably experienced candidate, a commitment to enrolling into their Certificate IV within the first 6 months, at their own expense, will be considered.
Demonstrated experience applying theoretical knowledge in a practical work context.
Highly developed and proven computer skills including a sound knowledge of Microsoft software (Word and Excel) and other programs.
Sound level of interpersonal skills to gain cooperation with employees and clients about health safety and risk management processes.
A current drivers licence

Please refer the Job description for details