Health and Safety Advisor

Ezisuite Pty; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Leaseback vehicle (private-use)

Free onsite parking

Work from home option (up to 2 days)

Zusammenfassung

Woollahra Council is seeking a motivated Health and Safety Advisor to join the People, Safety and Performance team on a permanent full-time basis. You will support workplace health, safety and wellbeing, conducting risk assessments, audits and incident investigations, and contributing to the Safety Management System.

You will embed a positive safety culture, promote consultation, and work across all locations from the Alexandria Depot, with potential to work from home up to two days per week.

Qualifikationen

• Degree qualification in Work Health and Safety, Risk Management, with demonstrated relevant and industry experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of risk management methodologies and their practical application in the workplace.
• Sound data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Relevant and practical experience in injury management, workers compensation insurance and claims.
• High-level oral, written, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, develop work plans and manage projects to meet objectives and deadlines.
• High-level analytical and investigative skills.
• Demonstrated skills in delivering training to staff at all levels.
• Experience in incident investigations, including leading critical incident investigations.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with all levels of the workforce.
• Current Class C driver’s licence.
• Accredited incident investigator, such as ICAM or similar.
• Auditor qualifications, such as Exemplar Global or similar.
• Training qualification at a minimum Certificate IV level.
• Return to Work Coordinator certification and experience.
• Mental Health First Aider certification.
• Previous experience in Local Government operations is highly regarded.

Aufgaben

• Provide practical advice on health, safety and wellbeing across Council operations.
• Undertake risk assessments and workplace audits.
• Support incident investigations and contribute to continuous improvement of the Safety Management System.
• Embed a positive safety culture by promoting consultation and shared accountability.
• Support wellbeing initiatives, including psychosocial hazard identification and management.
• Based at the Alexandria Depot and support Woollahra locations and in the field.
• Collaborate with managers, staff and stakeholders to meet objectives and deadlines.

Kenntnisse

Risk assessment

Work Health & Safety

Data analysis

Incident investigations

Training delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Degree in Work Health and Safety

Bachelor degree in WHS

ICAM accreditation

Exemplar Global auditor

Certificate IV training

Return to Work Coordinator

Mental Health First Aid

Jobbeschreibung

• Fully maintained private-use leaseback vehicle
• Permanent full-time, 35 hours per week plus fortnightly RDO
• Conveniently located at the Alexandria Integrated Facility, free onsite parking
• Potential to work from home up to two days per week

About us

Woollahra Council is a customer service organisation. We provide a wide range of services to more than 55,000 residents and meeting the needs of our community is our top priority.

We employ around 500 staff in fields as diverse as planning and development, customer service, community services, engineering, horticulture and waste collection, to name a few.

About the Role

Woollahra Council is seeking a motivated and experienced Health and Safety Advisor to join our People, Safety and Performance team on a permanent full-time basis.

This is a diverse and rewarding role that supports workplace health, safety and wellbeing across Council’s varied operations. Working closely with managers and employees, you will provide practical advice, undertake risk assessments and workplace audits, support incident investigations, and contribute to the continuous improvement of Council’s Safety Management System.

You will play a key role in embedding a positive safety culture by promoting consultation, building capability, and encouraging shared accountability for health and safety at all levels of the organisation.

The role also supports Council’s broader wellbeing agenda, including the identification and management of psychosocial hazards and workplace wellbeing risks.

Based at the Alexandria Depot, you will support the organisation across all Woollahra locations and in the field. The position reports to the Health & Safety Coordinator and works closely with the Workers Compensation Advisor.

About You

• Degree qualification in Work Health and Safety, Risk Management, with demonstrated relevant and industry experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of risk management methodologies and their practical application in the workplace.
• Sound data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Relevant and practical experience in injury management, workers compensation insurance and claims.
• High-level oral, written, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, develop work plans and manage projects to meet objectives and deadlines.
• High-level analytical and investigative skills.
• Demonstrated skills in delivering training to staff at all levels.
• Experience in incident investigations, including leading critical incident investigations.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with all levels of the workforce.
• Current Class C driver’s licence.
• Accredited incident investigator, such as ICAM or similar.
• Auditor qualifications, such as Exemplar Global or similar.
• Training qualification at a minimum Certificate IV level.
• Return to Work Coordinator certification and experience.
• Mental Health First Aider certification.
• Previous experience in Local Government operations is highly regarded.

CLOSING DATE: 11:59PM on Sunday, 25 October 2026

Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers.

Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Note: Candidates using mobile devices are stronglyadvised to use a desktop computer to complete theapplication forms as they require extensiveamounts of typing.