Safety & Wellbeing Coordinator

Permanent Full Time

$95,054 per annum + super

About Us

The Rural City of Wangaratta is a progressive and dynamic organisation that is dedicated to supporting its staff and providing high-quality services to the community. Located in the heart of Victoria’s high country, we offer a unique lifestyle with access to beautiful natural landscapes, outdoor activities, and a close-knit community. With excellent connections to nearby cities, snowfields, the bush, and a regional airport, Wangaratta is the ideal place to work, live, and play.

About the role

As the OHS Coordinator, you will be at the forefront of driving strategic initiatives that influence and shape a strong safety culture across the organisation. Your expertise will guide the development of critical frameworks and ensure that safety remains a top priority. In this role, you'll work closely with leadership and frontline teams to foster collaboration and innovation in safety practices. You'll be responsible for leading a small, dedicated team, motivating them to deliver exceptional results even in high-pressure situations. Whether you're conducting risk assessments, spearheading safety training, or driving continuous improvement, your ability to think strategically will ensure the long-term success of safety initiatives. If you're passionate about creating safer workplaces and want to play a key role in influencing a culture of safety, this is the opportunity for you.

Why work for Rural City of Wangaratta?

As a team member of Rural City of Wangaratta, you will gain access to a range of exciting benefits, including:

Being part of an inclusive, supportive, and dynamic team.

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to support you in achieving your career goals.

Flexible employment options to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Corporate benefits, including flu injections, reduced gym membership, amongst others.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for ongoing mental health and wellbeing support.

Further enquiries about this position should be directed to Tom Coelli-Donaghy, Manager - People & Culture on [email protected].

Applications close Monday at 3pm on 28th April 2025, although the right candidate may be appointed earlier.

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children. These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check.

When submitting your application, you will need to include:

Your current contact details;

A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;

A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;

A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion; and

Copies of any relevant qualifications or licence.