Health Safety & Wellbeing Coordinator

Enjoy a relaxed country lifestyle with short commutes, affordable housing and easy access to rivers, national parks and great recreational facilities. Be part of a friendly, welcoming dynamic community in the beautiful Riverina Region while joining Edward River Council and help shape a safer, healthier workpalce for our team and community. As our WHS & WB Coordinator, you'll play a vital role to develop a positive safety culture and approach to WHS across our diverse operations.

If you are passionate, positive and proactive about WHS and Wellbeing at work this is an opportunity for you!

Position Details:

35-hour week | 9-day fortnight

Flexible work options

Learning and Development Opportunities

Grade 12 ($87,008.67 - $108,661.90)

About Edward River Council:

Edward River Council serves a vibrant and diverse community, offering a unique blend of rural charm and progressive innovation. Located in the heart of the Riverina, we are committed to fostering a thriving community where residents enjoy a high quality of life. We pride ourselves on being forward-thinking, dedicated to community needs, sustainable practices, and creating opportunities for growth and development. Our focus on community engagement and effective service delivery makes us an exciting place to build your career.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide high quality WHS management advice to the Manager Governance, Risk & Safety, General Manager Corporate Services, CEO, other members of the executive and committees, ensuring policy, procedures, and systems are in place to meet compliance with WHS legislation, regulations and Code of practices.

Ensuring a systematic process, policy and procedure is developed to manage psychosocial hazards and risks, that may impact the performance and productivity of the broader organisation from work-related psychological and physical injuries.

Implement Workplace Wellbeing programs and strategies in consultation with People & Culture to promote participation and overall wellbeing of all staff ensuring ERC meets the requirements of the Code of Practice for Managing Psychosocial hazards at work

Provide advice and recommendations to management / executive / committees for minimising risks and resolving priority issues. Prepare and present evidence to inform regulatory and other compliance actions.

Collect, monitor and evaluate WHS data as required and work with operational areas to foster safety and risk management improvements.

Undertake the development, maintenance and communications to staff of ERC’s SWMSs, and other WHS procedural documents

Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with stakeholders including other state government agencies, other jurisdictions and industry and community to facilitate evidence-based policy analysis and improvements for best practice.

Provide support, coaching, advice, instruction and training in relation to implementing workplace health and safety responsibilities, mental health / psychosocial well being

Work collaboratively and build sustainable positive relationships with colleagues and peers across the various work units at ERC to deliver objectives. This includes providing leadership in WHS for risk assessments, site inspections and regulatory compliance with supervisors and managers.

What You Will Bring:

Tertiary qualification in WHS, Risk Management or relevant discipline and / or equivalent demonstrated experience in a similar role

Minimum 3 years’ experience with WHS management systems with a focus on developing and implementing continuous improvement and contributing to a workplace culture that values health and well being

Extensive knowledge of relevant WHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice

Experience in developing and implementing WHS and Wellbeing policies and procedures

Ability to communicate and influence organisational safety culture within teams and the wider organisation

Ability to analyse operational systems and processes to support continuous improvement and drive change

Working with Children and National Police Check or willingness to obtain.

Current Drivers’ Licence.

Why Join Us?

Lead the future of a vibrant, growing community

Manage a passionate and dedicated team

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Flexible working arrangements and 9-day fortnight

Competitive salary and benefits

Ongoing professional development support

How to Apply:

Application Deadline: Sunday, 2nd November 2025

Submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria to [email protected] by the deadline.

Further information:

A copy of the position description and tips on applying can be found on our website or contact hiring manager, Helen Rose, Governance, Safety & Risk Manager - [email protected]

At Edward River Council, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We celebrate and support individuals of all abilities and backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and ensure that our recruitment process accommodates their needs.