Health Safety & Wellbeing Partner

Baw Baw Shire Council; Warragul; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible work options

Learn & development

Study assistance

EAP

Social club

Public transport access

Free parking

Job summary

Baw Baw Shire Council is seeking a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Partner to help drive a proactive safety culture across the organisation. In collaboration with the People & Culture team and leaders, you will provide expert advice on health, safety, wellbeing, injury management, and workers' compensation.

This hands-on role focuses on leading safety initiatives, coordinating return-to-work outcomes, supporting wellbeing programs, and using data insights to identify improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in health, safety and wellbeing, including injury management.
• Knowledge of workers' compensation and workplace safety legislation.
• Ability to engage leaders and influence safety culture.
• Proactive mindset with data-driven improvement skills.
• Commitment to safe, healthy workplaces and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to improve workplace safety performance.
• Coordinate injury management and return-to-work outcomes.
• Support employee wellbeing programs.
• Use data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Health & Safety

Wellbeing

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement

Injury management

Return to work coordination

Job description

• Band 6: $96,752 - $105,460 + Superannuation + Monthly RDO
• Partner with leaders to drive proactive health, safety and wellbeing culture across Council
• Work with a supportive and collaborative People & Culture team

Are you passionate about creating safer, healthier workplaces where people can thrive? Join our People & Culture team as a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Partner and play a key role in shaping Council's safety culture. You'll provide expert advice and support across health and safety, wellbeing, injury management and workers' compensation, while partnering with leaders to proactively manage risks and drive continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to influence positive workplace outcomes and make a meaningful difference to the wellbeing of our people every day.

About Baw Baw Shire Council

A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.

Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.

At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.

Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.

To learn more visit www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au

About the Role

As our Health, Safety and Wellbeing Partner, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a safe, healthy and supportive workplace for our people. Partnering closely with leaders across the organisation, you will provide expert advice on health, safety, wellbeing, injury management and workers' compensation matters, helping to embed a proactive and positive safety culture.

This hands-on role will see you lead initiatives that improve workplace safety performance, coordinate injury management and return to work outcomes, support employee wellbeing programs, and use data-driven insights to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Working across a diverse range of operational and corporate environments, you will be instrumental in ensuring our people are safe, supported and able to thrive at work.

About the Successful Candidate

You are a collaborative and solutions-focused health and safety professional with a passion for improving workplace outcomes. You build trusted relationships with leaders and employees alike, providing practical advice that balances compliance requirements with genuine care for people.

The successful candidate will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in health, safety and wellbeing, including injury management and return to work coordination.
• Strong knowledge of relevant workplace health and safety legislation, workers' compensation and contemporary wellbeing practices.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and coach leaders at all levels.
• A proactive mindset with proven experience driving continuous improvement initiatives and positive cultural change.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data and insights into meaningful action.

Most importantly, you are passionate about creating safer workplaces and supporting the wellbeing of others, bringing energy, initiative and a genuine commitment to helping our people succeed.

Why you'll love working at Baw Baw Shire

We believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds.

Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:

• Hybrid work is the norm here at Baw Baw for roles that can support it.
• Flexible work options, Baw Baw is committed to work-life balance.
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs.
• Access to rostered day off every four weeks (when working full time.)
• Career development opportunities.
• Study/development assistance.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP.)
• A thriving Social Club.
• Close to Public transport.
• Ample free parking nearby.

Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.