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WHS and Risk Management Officer – Ongoing Full-time Contract

Why Work With Us - Rural City of Murray Bridge

Join one of South Australia’s fastest-growing council areas and take the next step in your career with the Rural City of Murray Bridge. Here you’ll grow professionally in a supportive, friendly and collaborative workplace that values your contribution and invests in your success.

We are a Growing, Thriving and Strong region with the vision and ambition to deliver great outcomes for our community. Our work is purposeful and people-focused, from shaping vibrant public spaces to delivering services that make a real difference. Located just 75 kilometres from Adelaide in the picturesque Murraylands, our rural city blends community charm with rapidly growing urban areas. The Murray River is at our heart, surrounded by scenic reserves, walking trails and attractions such as Monarto Safari Park and the award-winning Bridgeport Hotel. We’re an easy commute from Adelaide and close to the Fleurieu Peninsula and Barossa Valley, offering something for everyone.

Murray Bridge is a significant growth area with strong employment prospects and exciting development ahead. Our revitalisation of public spaces has transformed the city and strengthened community pride, and we are committed to building on this momentum for the future.

About the role:

The WHS and Risk Management Officer is responsible for fostering a strong and proactive safety culture across the Council. The role provides specialist advice, guidance, and support to ensure compliance with WHS legislation, Council policies, and industry best practice. Working closely with depot staff, leaders, and contractors, the WHS and Risk Management Officer will embed safe systems of work, promote risk awareness, and build capability at all levels to create a workplace where safety is understood, valued, and consistently applied. The position plays a key role in engaging employees in positive safety behaviours, driving continuous improvement in WHS performance, and ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for all.

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

Reporting to Team Leader WHS & Risk Management, responsibilities of this role include:

Assist in developing, implementing, and reviewing Council's WHS and Injury Management programs.

Ensure staff are informed of and comply with WHS and Risk Management policies, procedures, and processes.

Deliver WHS inductions, training, and targeted safety initiatives.

Act as back up Internal Return to Work Coordinator (IRC) to support effective and timely return to work outcomes.

Attend worksites to monitor compliance with WHS legislation and Council policies and procedures.

Oversee compliance activities, including risk assessments, inspections, and field audits.

The ideal candidate will have:

To be successful in this role you will have:

Driver’s License (essential)

White Card (essential)

Certificate IV in Work health and Safety or demonstrated commitment to enrol upon commencement (essential)

Tertiary qualification in Risk Management (desirable)

Demonstrated experience in a related role including roles such as WHS representative, safety officer or similar.

Experience in identifying and implementing systems and continuous improvement opportunities, documenting processes and procedure.

Knowledge of organisational risk management programs, strategies, principles, practices and initiatives.

What We Offer

A progressive and rewarding environment with a supportive team.

Recognition and appreciation for your proactive and people-centric approach.

Growth and professional development opportunities.

Workplace policies that are family friendly and flexible.

24/7 Income Protection.

Regular health and skin cancer checks.

Employee Assistance Program.

The position is offered as a Full-time, ongoing contract at General Officer Level 5 in accordance with the South Australian Municipal Salaried Officers Award and Council’s current Enterprise Agreement within an annual salary range of $100,313 to $104,731 dependent upon skills, knowledge and experience.

How to Apply

A detailed position description for this role can be located at https://www.murraybridge.sa.gov.au/

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact the Team Leader WHS & Risk Management, James Clegg, by email [email protected] or phone 08 8539 1407.

All applications must be submitted by 5pm Wednesday 8 October 2025 via SEEK and include a current resume with two referees, and a supporting cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your experience, skills and knowledge in accordance with the position description.

If you believe you are the right fit for this role, then we would love to hear from you!