• $109,009 - $142,620 per annum, plus superannuation
• Full-time, permanent role (consideration given to contract / part-time)
• CBD Location

As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

So, why choose a career in WHS within Local Government?

Because here, you are not just ticking boxes, you are making a real impact. Local government is fast-paced, people-focused, and full of passionate professionals committed to shaping their communities.

While traditional WHS roles often centre on plant and equipment, our scope not only includes that but goes much further. From rangers and surveillance centres to horticulture, event management, libraries, car parks, property and contractor management, and projects both big and small—our work touches every part of city life.

This variety means no two days are the same and it gives you the chance to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of services, develop a deep understanding of how local government operates, and grow both professionally and personally.

The Opportunity

The City of Perth, is looking for a WHS Professional, with passion, and experience applying the requirements of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020, and has successes in assisting workgroup/s have a positive safety culture.

This role reports to the WHS and Wellbeing Manager, within the Work Health and Safety team. Core responsibilities include, assisting workers with hazard/incident reporting, incident investigation, research and advice, reporting and data analysis, inspections and audits, reviewing operational risk assessments, and develop/maintain/improve the WHS Management Plan systems and processes.

The future of the team, organisational needs and advancements in technology, means there is a variety of areas, we are looking for specialist skills. Meaning the remainder of the position description can be designed around what you will bring to the role, such as:

• Injury prevention, injury management and workers compensation;
• Medical assessment and monitoring requirements;
• Psychosocial safety and psychosocial risk assessment;
• Procedure development;
• Project management and change management;
• ICT solutions, system configuration and system administrator;
• Training and coaching; and
• Wellbeing

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

Essential Criteria

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (or willingness to obtain);
• Demonstrated safety leadership experience in a large, complex organisation, driving operational improvements to support strategic objectives and ensure legislative compliance in relation to WHS;
• Experience in developing and reviewing WHS policies and procedures in a complex operational environment to address key gaps and emerging risks;
• Project management skills to lead projects and implement continuous improvement strategies using change management methodology;
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner that promotes informed decision making; and
• Strong analytical skills and experience in the management and analysis of data.

Desirable criteria

• Training/experience, in one or more of the relevant specialist skill/s

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

If this role interests you, and your experience and capabilities can assist the City of Perth mature its WHS management systems and processes, we welcome your application.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

• A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa);
• A current ‘C’ class Australian drivers licence; and
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).

How to Apply

Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire.

When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter outlining your specialist skill/s and at least one success story influencing a positive safety culture; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!

The Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5PM AWST on Sunday, 27 April 2025. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date, so don’t wait for the closing date to get your application in.

Applications will be stored and applicants may also be considered for future opportunities and/or similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.