• Permanent Full Time
• $98,265 – $105,798pa (plus 12% super and annual pay increases)

Who we are
Surf Coast Shire Council delivers services from Lorne to Winchelsea to Torquay and the communities and townships in between. Locals here experience a sought-after quality of life – we are one of the safest and most active communities in Victoria. When you work with us, you are helping our community, and its environment thrive.

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful, and supportive workplace, living our values, and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community.

At Surf Coast, we work together, we see opportunity, we do what we say, and we make a difference.

What you will bring to the Role
We are currently looking for a Workplace Health and Safety Advisor who is a compassionate and dedicated person who is driven by making a positive impact on how Council manages the health and safety of its employees and contractors. This role sits within Council’s People and Culture Department and will be part of the WHS team focused on maintaining a safe and healthy working environment within our municipality.

Key Selection Criteria

• Formal Workplace Health and Safety qualifications. Minimum Certificate IV Work Health and Safety.
• Two or more years’ experience in a workplace health and safety environment, preferably in a Construction or Contractor environment. With exposure to working on commercial & civil projects.
• Field auditing experience, preferably in a contractor environment.
• Experience as a Return-to-Work Coordinator.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting and coaching business leaders in improving health and safety performance.
• Demonstrated experience in working independently and autonomously to support cross functional departments.

What you’ll love working with us
Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.

We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Our Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.

There are numerous social activities throughout the year available as well as the benefits of:

• Flexible working arrangements including working from home and flexi time options, RDOs
• Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program
• Career development and learning opportunities, we help our people grow
• Purchase of additional annual leave
• Free onsite parking
• Leave loading.

Other Relevant Information
For this vacancy, preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent to a National Police Check (including potential international criminal history check), Qualification Check. Candidates must hold a current and valid Victorian Drivers Licence (Minimum Class C), a current WWCC, a Construction Industry Induction (White Card), and have the Right to Live and Work in Australia. Please refer to the Position Description for further clarification

For More Information
More information on the role accountabilities and the key selection criteria can be found in the position description here.

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Luke Van Parreren, Coordinator Workplace Health and Safety on 5261 0600.

How to apply
Applications are to be in Word or PDF format and should include a:

• cover letter including your statement addressing the selection criteria
• copy of your resume.

Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position.

Simply complete the application process by clicking the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch with you shortly regarding your application.

Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday 27 July 2025.

Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer.