Field-Based WHS Lead — Practical Safety & Compliance

McArthur; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Meander Valley Council is seeking an experienced Work Health and Safety Officer to join the People & Safety Team in Tasmania. The role provides practical WHS advice and supports across Council operations in a hands-on, field-based environment.

The ideal candidate brings strong WHS legislation knowledge, incident investigation and risk assessment experience, plus the ability to develop and maintain safety systems. A driver’s licence and Comfort with Ideagen EHS are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice; translate requirements into practical solutions.
• Experience in incident investigation, risk assessment and implementing corrective actions. Audit experience would be valued.
• Strong organisational skills and experience developing and maintaining WHS systems, processes and documentation.
• A collaborative and approachable style, with the confidence to build effective relationships across all levels of Council, including frontline employees, managers, contractors and volunteers.
• Strong digital confidence: comfortable navigating technology and learning systems such as Ideagen EHS.
• A current driver's licence and willingness to work across office and field-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Practical WHS leadership: Provide clear, practical advice across Council operations, helping teams identify risks and meet WHS obligations.
• Safety systems and continuous improvement: Develop, maintain and improve Council's WHS frameworks, policies, procedures and risk management processes.
• Field-based safety: Conduct site inspections, incident investigations, working with teams to identify improvements and implement effective controls.
• Training and engagement: Deliver inductions, toolbox talks and WHS training, and promote a positive safety culture through engaging communications and initiatives.
• WHS systems: Support the ongoing use and development of Council's Ideagen EHS safety management system, including user support and training.

Skills

WHS knowledge

Incident investigation

Risk assessment

WHS systems & documentation

Stakeholder engagement

Ideagen EHS

Driver's license

Digital literacy

Tools

Ideagen EHS

Job description

Meander Valley Council is seeking an experienced Work Health and Safety Officer to join the People & Safety Team in Tasmania. The role provides practical WHS advice and supports across Council operations in a hands-on, field-based environment.

The ideal candidate brings strong WHS legislation knowledge, incident investigation and risk assessment experience, plus the ability to develop and maintain safety systems. A driver’s licence and Comfort with Ideagen EHS are essential.