Join Our Team as a Work Health and Safety (WHS) Professional

Are you passionate about creating safe and healthy workplaces? We’re seeking an experienced and proactive Work Health and Safety (WHS) professional to become a vital part of our team.

In this dynamic role, you’ll collaborate closely with both indoor and outdoor staff across a variety of Council worksites throughout the city. Your expertise will help shape a culture of safety and ensure compliance with Council’s WHS policies and legislative requirements.

A pivotal role to provide hands on support to teams located at our waste depot in Dunmore, works depot in Oak Flats, Shellharbour Civic Centre Administration building and other workplace locations across our local government areas. You will work in collaboration with the team who are dedicated to ensuring employee safety throughout all of Council.

Who we are:

Shellharbour City Council is a dynamic local government organisation serving a thriving coastal community of over 82,000 residents. Located just 1.5 hours south of Sydney, our region offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, vibrant culture and professional opportunity.

We are proud to be more than just a workplace; we are a community. We are a unique council with 435 permanent employees; delivering essential services and exciting initiatives across a diverse portfolio that includes:

• A Regional Airport serving our community with domestic flights
• A picturesque Marina that attracts tourism and boating enthusiasts and offers waterfront cafes and shops and;
• A championship Golf Course that attracts major tournaments and golfers across the region alike
• Five Libraries and a Local Museum celebrating our rich heritage
• A modern Sports Stadium offering a multi-use venue for sport
• A modern Service Depot, our operations hub where outdoor crew help maintain and beautify our local area.

Shellharbour City Council is a place where you can grow your career and have a real impact. Whether you're supporting community programs, maintaining vital infrastructure or helping shape the future of our city, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, inclusion and excellence.

Join us and discover a career that’s as rewarding as the lifestyle that surrounds it.

What we are offering:

• A Permanent full-time position (35 hours per week) with flexible work hours to help you balance your schedule.
• Commencing salary range from $80,011 - $84,908 per annum with the ability to participate in annual appraisals for step progression
• Motor Vehicle Allowance: Enjoy a generous annual allowance of $10,780, conveniently paid weekly to support your travel needs.
• 12% superannuation
• Great employee benefits like retail discounts, fitness programs, weekly pay-run, support services such as the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and council benefits such as generous sick leave and health and well-being days.

Please Note:

• This position requires a General Construction Induction Card (White Card) prior to employment.
• You will need to complete a Pre-placement Medical Assessment.

For further information about the position, click here for the position description.

Contact: Brittany Ryan, Work Health and Safety Manager on 0447 985 360.

Closing date: Sunday 9 November 2025 at 11.30pm.

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Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.

Your decision to apply for a role at Shellharbour City Council is the first step in acknowledging your alignment to our values and aspirations to create a great workplace.