Coordinator Safety & Wellbeing

Latrobe City Council; Morwell; Hybrid; AUD 111,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Latrobe City Council in Morwell is seeking a Coordinator Safety and Wellbeing to lead and shape workplace safety, injury management and child safety across the organisation. This hybrid, full-time fixed-term role offers a supportive environment and opportunities to influence culture and policy at the council level.

You will mentor a specialist team, collaborate with leaders, and develop practical safety solutions while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in workplace health and safety management within Local Government or a similarly complex organisation.
• Strong ability to provide professional advice and guidance on OHS, risk, injury management and child safety.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence culture, drive continuous improvement and build capability in others.
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in OHS (or equivalent experience), together with a current driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery and continuous improvement of Council's safety, wellbeing, injury management and child safety programs.
• Providing trusted advice and support to leaders and employees on workplace safety, compliance and wellbeing matters.
• Driving a positive safety culture through coaching, mentoring and influencing safe work practices across the organisation.
• Monitoring legislative compliance and reviewing policies, processes and procedures to ensure best practice.
• Analysing safety and wellbeing data and preparing reports for Executive and key stakeholders.
• Leading and supporting a small specialist team to achieve business plan objectives and continuous improvement outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Workplace safety

Injury management

Child safety

Coaching

Policy interpretation

Education

OHS qualification

Job description

Do you want to make an IMPACT?

We’re looking for a Coordinator Safety and Wellbeing to join our People and Culture team. In this role, you'll lead and shape Council's approach to workplace safety, injury management and child safety, helping to create a safe, supportive and positive environment for our people and the community. This is a great opportunity for an experienced safety professional who is ready to broaden their leadership experience, influence organisational culture and contribute to strategic outcomes across the organisation. You'll work closely with leaders at all levels, mentor a specialist team and drive initiatives that have a lasting impact on the wellbeing of our workforce.

Coordinator Safety & Wellbeing

Morwell | Full Time | Fixed Term (16/11/26 - 28/05/27)

Band 7: $56.57 - $62.94

Hybrid working arrangements, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office as part of our approach to collaboration and team connection

Why Join Us at Council?

When you join Latrobe City Council, you’ll make a real impact in your community while working in an inclusive, supportive and child safe environment that values your growth and wellbeing. We offer:

• Opportunities to support your learning, development and career progression
• A collaborative team environment where you’ll feel supported and connected
• Meaningful work where you can make a difference in the community
• A positive and inclusive workplace culture
• Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance

Join a team that supports you to thrive and empowers you to grow your career, right here in the heart of Gippsland.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the delivery and continuous improvement of Council's safety, wellbeing, injury management and child safety programs.
• Providing trusted advice and support to leaders and employees on workplace safety, compliance and wellbeing matters.
• Driving a positive safety culture through coaching, mentoring and influencing safe work practices across the organisation.
• Monitoring legislative compliance and reviewing policies, processes and procedures to ensure best practice.
• Analysing safety and wellbeing data and preparing reports for Executive and key stakeholders.
• Leading and supporting a small specialist team to achieve business plan objectives and continuous improvement outcomes.

About You

You are a collaborative and influential leader who is passionate about creating safe and healthy workplaces. You enjoy partnering with leaders, solving complex problems and helping others build their capability and understanding of safety and wellbeing practices. You bring strong experience in workplace safety, injury management and/or child safety, along with the ability to interpret legislation, develop practical solutions and provide trusted advice across a large and diverse organisation. You are comfortable working strategically while remaining hands-on when needed and have a proven ability to build positive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.

Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated experience in workplace health and safety management within Local Government or a similarly complex organisation.
• Strong ability to provide professional advice and guidance on OHS, risk, injury management, return to work and child safe matters.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence culture, drive continuous improvement and build capability in others.
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in OHS (or equivalent experience), together with a current driver's licence

We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, even if you don’t meet every requirement. Successful applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children's Check.

Interested or want to learn more?

Contact Danielle Kessner - Coordinator Safety & Wellbeing on 0448 593 950. All discussions about recruitment at Council are confidential.

Belonging at Latrobe City Council

At Latrobe City Council, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to maintaining a child safe organisation. Our recruitment practices reflect this. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and offer support through our Indigenous Employment Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For further information, contact [e-mail] or 1300 367 700. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our Careers team at [e-mail] or 5128 6113.