Health And Safety Advisor

Council Jobs; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leaseback vehicle

Free onsite parking

Hybrid work up to 2 days

Job summary

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

You will assess risks, perform audits and investigations, support wellbeing initiatives, and help embed a safety-first culture across diverse operations. Based at the Alexandria Depot with field support, regular collaboration with managers is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Work Health and Safety with demonstrated relevant experience.
• Knowledge of WHS legislation and risk management methodologies.
• Experience in incident investigations and worker wellbeing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical WHS advice across operations.
• Conduct risk assessments and workplace audits.
• Lead incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Contribute to safety-system improvements and reporting.
• Promote a positive safety culture and wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

WHS risk management

incident investigations

data analysis

training delivery

influence & collaboration

psychosocial hazards

psychological safety

driver's licence

Education

Degree in Work Health and Safety

Certificate IV

Return to Work Coordinator

Mental Health First Aider

Tools

ICAM

Exemplar Global Auditor qualifications

Job description

• 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

You are a collaborative and approachable WHS professional who enjoys working with people to achieve practical and sustainable safety outcomes.

You will bring demonstrated experience in health and safety risk management, compliance auditing, incident investigation and the application of WHS legislation in a complex operational environment. You will also have an understanding of contemporary approaches to workplace wellbeing, psychosocial hazards and psychological safety.

Most importantly, you will have the ability to build strong relationships, influence positive change, and support managers and employees to meet their health and safety responsibilities with confidence.

• 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.