Strategic OHS & Workplace Wellbeing Partner

Greater Shepparton City; Shepparton; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Shepparton City Council is seeking an experienced OHS Business Partner to provide expert health and safety support across the organisation, strengthening psychosocial safety and safety culture.

Reporting to the Team Leader - Occupational Health and Safety, you will work with leaders and staff to drive compliance, risk management and continuous improvement in workplace safety practices.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety or related discipline and/or significant relevant experience.
• Experience implementing psychosocial hazard frameworks and workplace wellbeing initiatives.
• Demonstrated capability conducting audits, inspections and risk assessments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, coaching and influencing skills.
• A passion for continuous improvement and creating positive safety outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage psychosocial hazard initiatives and workplace wellbeing programs.
• Conduct inspections and compliance audits across Council operations.
• Coordinate emergency management planning and preparedness activities.
• Provide expert advice on legislative compliance and risk management.
• Analyse safety data, identify trends, and implement improvement strategies.
• Foster a proactive safety culture that supports employee wellbeing.

Skills

OHS qualifications

Psychosocial safety

Audits & risk assessments

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement

Education

OHS qualification

Job description

Greater Shepparton City Council is seeking an experienced OHS Business Partner to provide expert health and safety support across the organisation, strengthening psychosocial safety and safety culture.

Reporting to the Team Leader - Occupational Health and Safety, you will work with leaders and staff to drive compliance, risk management and continuous improvement in workplace safety practices.