Full Time – temporary contract up to 28th November 2025

About the Position

At the City of Onkaparinga, our WHS Services team partners closely with leaders, employees, and Health and Safety champions to drive continuous improvement in our safety management systems. We're on an exciting journey—shifting from a traditional compliance-based model to a proactive, people-focused behavioural safety culture.

If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and helping others embed safety into everyday thinking, this is your opportunity to be part of real change.

About You

Are you passionate about creating safer, healthier workplaces where people thrive? We’re seeking a proactive and engaged Work Health Safety (WHS) Business Partner to support our commitment to a strong, positive safety culture across the organisation.

In this influential role, you'll go beyond traditional advisory functions—you'll actively collaborate with leaders and employees, providing hands-on coaching, guidance, and technical expertise to enhance safety practices at all levels. We’re looking for someone who leads by example, teaches through demonstration, and builds trust through meaningful partnerships.

You’ll be instrumental in helping us meet our legislative obligations while advancing our strategic goal of zero harm through continual improvement and behavioural safety leadership.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience in a WHS position within a high-risk operational environment
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage, influence, and support a diverse workforce
• A genuine passion for building capability and embedding safety as a shared responsibility

If you're ready to take on a role where your expertise drives real outcomes and helps shape a culture of care and accountability, we’d love to hear from you.

Working for Council

Some of the benefits of working with us include:

• Competitive salary
• Fun and energetic team
• Generous leave entitlements including 3 additional paid days over Christmas
• Flexible ways of working
• Free parking
• An expansive health & wellbeing program
• Career development opportunities
• Salary sacrificing options

If, after reading the position description you have any queries, or require further information please contact Rob Newlands, team Leader Work Health and Safety on 0401 709 292

Application Process:

To be considered for this position, all applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter addressing how they meet each of the key selection criteria detailed within this advertisement. It is mandatory to provide detailed explanations of relevant experience and qualifications related to the criteria outlined above.

Applicants will be assessed based on their ability to demonstrate relevant experience for the position and alignment with the City of Onkaparinga’s Values and Behaviours.

The City of Onkaparinga is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals with disabilities. For any adjustments during the recruitment process or on the job, contact [email protected].

The City of Onkaparinga advises that the recruitment process includes a medical assessment, confirmation of experience and stated qualifications and may also include psychometric testing.

Applications close – 9 am Friday 18th July 2025