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Join City of Moreton Bay as a Occupational Health Partner, and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

As an Occupational Health Partner you'll drive the delivery of the Work Health and Safety strategy, and partner with department leaders to implement strategic initiatives in our in a dynamic, high-risk environment, and be assigned to key stakeholders to understand their business requirements, identify trends, and develop solutions and strategies to meet their long-term operational requirements.

You'll also:

• Proactively manage a portfolio of high volume work and non-work-related injury and illness cases end to end
• Review and provide specialist advice to leaders including providing guidance on associated risks to support decision making
• Coach and provide specialist advice to leaders across Council in relation to all Occupational Health matters
• Coach and partner with leaders in responding to complex issues impacting recovery and return to work
• Provide insights to the Work Health and Safety leadership team on Occupational Health trends and areas for leadership development
• Partner with the Safety Business Partnering team on the implementation of the statutory health monitoring and/or surveillance program
• Contribute to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of Occupational Health policies and procedures.

Flexibility includes part time job share, you can provide further information about your options in the application form.

 Position Description_Occupational Health Partner

About you

We're looking for your extensive experience working in a similar role with Local Government and self-insurance experience highly regarded. You'll also bring:

• experience applying relevant frameworks and legislation including Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003, and the Work Health and Safety Act 2011
• demonstrated experience handling complex health and wellbeing matters, managing return to work processes end to end independently
• excellent written and verbal communication skills to provide specialist advice, direction and support to key stakeholders
• demonstrated problem solving and inquiry skills to summarise complex issues in a concise and meaningful way
• highly developed people and relationship skills to communicate and motivate effectively at all levels of the organisation
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Allied Health (eg. Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy),or significant relevant experience
• Certified Return to Work Coordinator or relevant recency of practice qualifications.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Negotiated salary increases locked in through our EBA - 4% in July 2027 (or CPI capped at 4.5%, whichever is greater).
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling servicee and Mates in Construction program.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

Any questions - please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.