Work Health Safety And Wellbeing Advisor

Council Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Government in Canberra seeks a Work Health Safety and Wellbeing Advisor to join the City Presentation Branch. You will partner with managers to identify risks, conduct audits and investigations, and develop practical safety solutions across diverse service environments.

The role requires strong communication, knowledge of WHS legislation, and a commitment to proactive safety culture and employee wellbeing within ABW and operational settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.
• Current C Class Driver Licence.
• Experience in WHS in operational/high-risk environments.
• Experience conducting investigations, audits and risk assessments.
• Hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert WHS and wellbeing advice to managers and staff.
• Identify and manage workplace risks and conduct audits and investigations.
• Develop practical safety solutions and improve WHS systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen safety culture.
• Support wellbeing initiatives across the service delivery environments.

Skills

WHS advisory experience

Risk assessments & audits

Analytical & problem-solving

Stakeholder relationship building

Safety culture & wellbeing

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Job description

Work Health Safety And Wellbeing Advisor

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 39544
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 04 November 2026
Contact Officer: Raelene Hill on************@act.gov.auor(02) 6207 0***

Details: Are you passionate about creating safer, healthier workplaces and making a meaningful difference to employee wellbeing?

The City and Environment Directorate (CED) is seeking a motivated and experienced Work Health Safety and Wellbeing Advisor to join the City Presentation Branch. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse operational workforce and provide expert advice that supports safe work practices, legislative compliance and positive wellbeing outcomes across a range of service delivery environments.

In this role, you will partner with managers and staff to identify and manage workplace risks, conduct audits and investigations, develop practical safety solutions, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of work health and safety systems and wellbeing initiatives. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders to strengthen safety culture and support operational excellence across the branch.

We are looking for someone who brings strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, sound knowledge of work health and safety legislation, and the ability to influence positive workplace outcomes in a dynamic operational environment.

What you will bring:

• Experience providing contemporary work health and safety advice and support.
• Ability to undertake risk assessments, workplace inspections, audits and incident investigations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Experience developing productive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• A commitment to fostering a proactive safety culture and supporting employee wellbeing.

What we offer:

• Meaningful work that contributes to the safety and wellbeing of our workforce.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Flexible work practices and activity-based working arrangements.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Mandatory:

• Minimum Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety, or a willingness to obtain.
• Current C Class Driver Licence.
• Experience working in a WHS role, preferably within operational, field-based or high-risk environments.
• Experience in hazardous chemical and dangerous goods management.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations, audits and risk assessments.

Notes: A Merit Pool may be established from this selection process and used to fill similar vacancies over the next 12 months. This position operates in a workplace designated for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.