Position Description: Volunteer Safety Officer

Role of the Volunteer Safety Officer

Ensuring the safety of volunteers at a facility.

Duties

• Attend biannual information sessions conducted by Council
• Complete a face-to-face induction at a Council information session, including the online induction form
• Coordinate the induction of volunteers undertaking any work on behalf of Council to the facility according to the manual and information provided at Council Information Sessions
• Provide training in any relevant processes relating to the work, including manual handling techniques as outlined in the manual and information provided at Council Information Sessions
• Make sign-on sheets available at the facility for volunteers to sign as outlined in the manual
• Maintain First Aid Kit as outlined in the manual, and make all volunteers aware of its location
• Sporting Facilities Only – Ensure facility hirers/users understand the need to inspect playing surfaces to ensure they are safe for use prior to any activity

Page Last Updated: 22 Dec 2016