Are you an organised, proactive professional with a passion for workplace safety and a knack for administration? This is your chance to play a key role in shaping a safer, healthier future for our workforce.

About the opportunity

We’re looking for a Business Support Officer - WHS who thrives in a collaborative environment and is ready to support Council, in particularly our highest risk area being Infrastructure and Environment Department, with its WHS safe systems of work, actively contributing to organisational awareness and ensuring our safety systems meet high standards, that will directly contribute to a safer, healthier workplace for all.

You’ll also:

Support WHS programs and ensure legislative compliance.

Provide administrative support for WHS focused committees.

Assist with hazard, incident, workplace emergency and WHS contractor management.

Contribute to the development and implementation of WHS policies, WHS inductions, training, and wellbeing initiatives.

About us

Our area is rural, features a good portion of the internationally renowned Barossa, some iconic historic townships and settlements as well as rapidly expanding developments, particularly the Roseworthy Township. We are a growth region with a strong focus on economic development balanced with environmental sustainability to enhance the community we serve, enabling this role to have a diverse exposure to various elements of Local Government.

To be successful in this role we’re after someone who is:

Qualified with a Certificate III in (Business) Administration or similar with experience in a similar position.

Knowledge of WHS within self-insured or similar environments would be highly regarded.

Tech-savvy, with strong skills in Microsoft Office is essential and Skytrust would be advantageous.

A great communicator, with high emotional intelligence and a collaborative mindset.

Organised and adaptable, able to manage priorities and support business objectives.

What we offer:

· Professional growth and training opportunities

· Competitive remuneration

· Access to our wellbeing program, journey and income protection

· Flexible working arrangements including our ‘rostered day off’ system

· A great team

This role is initially based at Kapunda, about 25 minutes from Gawler, but will work predominately from our Freeling Office and will report directly to the Organisational Development Manager with technical guidance from the WHS Coordinator.

More information is available at Employment Opportunities | Light Regional Council

To discuss this position in confidence, please contact Jayne Glover, WHS Coordinator on (08) 8525 3200.

Applications, including a cover letter and resume, are invited to [email protected] Submissions close 9am, Wednesday, 3 September 2025.

Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer, encouraging and embracing diversity and supports an inclusive culture.

We encourage a smoke, drug and alcohol-free environment.

Only successful candidates will be contacted and will require a current National Police Clearance and to undergo a pre-employment medical examination.