Work Health & Safety Coordinator

Are you wanting to make a real difference? Step into a role where you’ll shape a positive safety culture and influence how our people work, grow and thrive — hero cape optional, PPE essential!

As the WHS Coordinator, you’ll work closely with the WHS Manager to support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Council’s Work Health and Safety systems. Your work will help ensure compliance with legislation, enhance organisational safety performance, and empower staff to work safely and confidently. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, values collaboration, and thrives in an environment where no two days look the same.

YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• A commencing annual salary of $88,192 with progression up to $99,255 dependent upon skills and experience, plus 12% superannuation
• Work a 9-day fortnight, based on a 35-hour working week
• Access to two health and wellbeing leave days for your Christmas break
• Access to three weeks sick leave per year, cumulative where unused
• Access to long service leave after five years of employment
• Salary packaging options available including novated leasing
• Generous paid parental leave arrangements for both parents
• Generous reward and recognition programs and initiatives

YOUR CAREER

• A supportive environment to assist you to reach your career goals
• Access to ongoing professional development and individual development plans
• Ongoing training and support through Council’s cultural development program
• Mentoring and coaching programs
• Opportunities for secondments and higher-grade duties arrangements
• Access to e-learning platforms

YOUR WELLBEING

• A suite of health and wellbeing programs offered each year
• Free vaccinations, health checks and staff fitness initiatives
• A supportive and inclusive workplace and culture where your opinion is valued
• Access to a confidential counselling service for you and your family
• A range of mentally healthy workplace initiatives and support from mental health champions

The contact officer for this position is Emily Blacka, WHS Manager on (02) 4823 4***.

Applications close Wednesday, 1 April 2026 at 5:00pm.

This position is subject to relevant pre-employment checks and all applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.