Support a safer, more resilient workforce across a diverse regional council

About Tenterfield Shire

Tenterfield is located on the northern tablelands of NSW, close to the Queensland border. With a population of around 7,000 spread across historic villages and rural communities, the region is known for its national parks, cooler climate, and relaxed pace of life. The area offers easy access to coastal beaches and the amenities of southern Queensland.

The Position

You’ll provide workplace health and safety risk management strategies across Council functions, working closely with both internal and external stakeholders to strengthen our safety culture by ensuring compliance with legislation, our internal policies and procedures and making safety a key part in what we do. This includes the development, monitoring and continual improvement of our Health and Safety Management Plan and WHS Management System, undertake WHS investigations and respond to incidents and support injury management and return to work processes.

About You

You’re practical, calm under pressure, and comfortable working with people across various Council workplaces. You understand how to embed WHS systems in a way that’s clear, compliant and effective. You’re confident communicating with a diverse audience including external stakeholders, management and all workers, leading investigations, interpreting legislation and supporting the organisation through change.

You bring:

Relevant qualifications (Cert IV or higher) in WHS and have experience in managing WHS systems in high-risk environments such as, infrastructure, construction and or local government.

Understanding of WHS Act and other relevant legislation, and proven ability to develop and implement WHS policy and procedures

Experience investigating incidents and developing safety procedures

Understanding of workers compensation and injury management procedures

Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence and negotiate across all levels

The ability to work both independently and collaboratively

What we have to offer

Salary package of $121,876

9-day fortnight

Short-term rental subsidy

Relocation allowance

Professional development

You’ll be part of a supportive team and contribute to a strong organisational culture built on integrity, accountability and care.

Next Steps

Please review the Information Pack, Job Description and Position Requirements for the role by clicking on 'Apply'. Once you have read these, please contact Chris Georgiadis on 0439 813 310 for a confidential discussion regarding the position.

Close: 9am Monday 1 September 2025