Deliver meaningful outcomes that make a genuine difference in our beautiful and unique region..

• Status – fulltime (76Hrs per fortnight), Based at Daylesford
• Classified Band 8 $2125.25 pweek + super + leave loading

About us

Make Hepburn Shire Council your next career move. We are a small rural council with a dedicated team who delivers meaningful outcomes for the community. You can enjoy the challenges, fast track your career, enjoy flexibility with contemporary employee benefits and either enjoy the rural lifestyle or be in Melbourne in basically an hour.

Our main office is in the renowned, stunning tourist town of Daylesford, only 90 km northwest of Melbourne. Additional Council facilities are also located in our surrounding historical townships of Clunes, Creswick, and Trentham. Appreciate a flexible work life balance with opportunities to discover vibrant local communities of artists, gardeners, writers, musicians, foodies and so much more. Kick off your career here or bring your experience to help serve our community.

"I absolutely love working in Local Government! Sometimes it isn’t easy but the diversity of delivering over 100 services and building and maintaining assets directly for our community of residents and visitors means you won’t be bored, and you will see your role making a difference. Hepburn Shire is an amazing location, with committed staff and Councillors, so why not apply for a role…..you won’t be disappointed." Bradley Thomas (Chief Executive Officer)

How you’ll make a difference

• This role will play a pivotal part in supporting the safety and wellbeing of all employees and creating a safe and supportive environment where employees feel valued, empowered and motivated.
• With expertise in safety and wellbeing this role will have the opportunity to design and implement innovative solutions that not only comply with regulations but enhance the overall effectiveness of the organization.
• Through collaborative leadership, this role will drive initiatives that mitigate risks, prevent incidents, and promote a proactive approach to safety across all levels of the organisation.

Our ideal candidate

• We are looking for a proactive and dedicated individual with a strong commitment to creating safe and healthy workplace environments.
• You will have demonstrated experience providing strategic and operational Safety and Wellbeing advice across a diverse organsiation.
• To be successful you will have a deep understanding of relevant WHS, OHS, rehabilitation and compensation legislation along with experience implementing health and safety systems.
• Safety and Wellbeing principles and legislation along with demonstrated experience in providing strategic and operational implementing effective programs and initiatives.
• In addition, you will have a track record of success in implementing effective programs and initiatives to drive a positive safety culture within an organization. They are adept at conducting risk assessments, investigating incidents, and providing actionable recommendations for improvement.

What Hepburn can offer you?

What better way to spend your time off than exploring the picturesque beauty with forests, natural springs and rolling landscapes. Bicycle and walking trails, locally grown food, the variety of dining options, creative arts offerings (galleries, festivals), and markets enhance the appeal of living in or near our stunning region. All this is only an hour and a half from Melbourne.

• Meaningful work with a dedicated team
• Work life balance options -Attractive flexible options including fortnightly or monthly RDOs for applicable full-time roles and up to 50% work from home for suitable roles
• Inclusive and safe work culture with strong drive for gender equality, diversity and transparency in fair recruitment and promotion
• Free counselling and support through our Employee Assistance Program
• Annual salary advancement within Banding through professional development planning

How to apply

Click Apply now and submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining how you meet the position criteria. Please include in your application a copy of your certificates.

If you have further questions about the role or joining our team, please contact Rachel Aziz, Manager People and Culture 0409 483 714.

If you would like to contact our People and Culture team, please email [email protected]

Applications 17 September 2025

Hepburn Shire Council is committed to providing an inclusive and safe work environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experience of all people. Applicants should be aware that we conduct working with children, police and reference checks to ensure we maintain a safe and inclusive workplace by recruiting the right people.

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