Human Resources - Work Health & Safety Officer. (Technical)

Length: 3rd Nov - Fri 29th May 2026 (6 Month Contract)

Location: Western Sydney

Rate: $74.23 / hour + Super

Role:

This role is primarily responsible for establishing and maintaining a working environment, which provides for the health, safety and well-being of all employees of Council together with any other such persons or organisations as defined under the provisions of the Workplace Health and associated Acts.

Responsibilities:

• Developing, advocating for, implementing, and continually monitoring Council's Work Health and Safety (WHS) Policies, Procedures, and work instructions to ensure operational compliance.
• Demonstrating proactive interest and strong leadership in all WHS matters, fostering a positive safety culture across the organisation.
• Coordinating and participating in regular safety audits and managing the Corrective Actions process to ensure timely and effective resolution of identified issues.
• Systematically identifying organisational safety training needs and facilitating appropriate development programs for staff.
• Ensuring strict adherence to State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) Self-Insurer Audit requirements and broader WHS Safety System standards.
• Preparing and coordinating safety performance data and statistics to deliver accurate and insightful reporting for Council management.

About you:

• A basic understanding of WHS audit processes
• Experience in a local government environment
• Experience in a similar role working with a SafeWork NSW Self Insurer Audit and Safety System.
• Tertiary qualifications within relevant field of Work Health and Safety (WHS) or related discipline
• Capable of demonstrating a capacity to work in WHS in a multi-dimensional industry
• Proven experience in WHS and understanding of WHS system management
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication skills
• Current class C driver's licence.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply immediately. Apply Today, or feel free to reach out on the contact number below for a confidential chat.Please note that successful applicants will be required to undergo a series of pre-engagement checks including but not limited to a National Police Criminal Check, and provide two viable reference checks.

Jade Duggan
0482 799 226
Senior Partnership Specialist

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