Are you passionate about creating safe and resilient workplaces?

Warrnambool City Council is seeking a dedicated and skilled Safety & Risk Advisor to join our Safety and Risk Team.

As part of this dynamic team, you will play a key role in delivering Health, Safety, Risk and Injury Management support services across Council. Working under the guidance of the Coordinator Safety & Risk, you’ll act as a technical expert and provide trusted advice to staff across the organisation.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

Experienced in risk, safety or injury management (preferably in a local government or similar setting)

A proactive problem-solver with strong attention to detail

Skilled in building positive relationships and influencing outcomes

Able to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively

Why Join Us?

Be part of a supportive, community-focused organisation

Make a meaningful impact on workplace safety and risk outcomes

Enjoy a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional development

If you’re ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

The Benefits
Temporary full time position until 14 August 2026, with a starting salary of $76,310 per annum (pro-rata).

Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees, including:

Ongoing training and development

Discount to Council owned facilities

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Long service leave (pro-rata) after 7 years

To Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please click ‘Apply Now’ on the Warrnambool City Council and complete the online application form.

Questions
If after reading the position description you have further questions please contact Adam Williams, Safety & Risk Coordinator, on 03 5559 4817 or [email protected].

Applications close: 5.00pm Sunday 5 October 2025.

Please note, that all prospective Warrnambool City Council employees will be required to undertake a medical assessment. Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which include reference checks and a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, please visit www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/careers

Warrnambool City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer

To view current vacancies visit www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/careers

For details on how to submit your application refer to

www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/how-submit-your-application