About the role:

We’re seeking a proactive and experienced Work Health and Safety (WHS) Business Partner to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. In this pivotal role, you’ll drive a culture of safety across the City by ensuring WHS compliance at both the business unit and operational levels.

As a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, you will take the lead in implementing and maintaining the City’s internal WHS Program—championing systems and processes that keep our workplaces safe, compliant, and aligned with legislative requirements.

Day-to-day, you’ll conduct systematic workplace checks and audits, provide expert guidance to managers and staff, and play a key role in embedding best practice health and safety across all operations. You’ll also design and deliver engaging WHS training, both in person and online, to build capability and confidence at every level of the organisation.

With the authority to act decisively in matters of serious non-compliance, you’ll be a trusted partner who ensures the wellbeing of our people is always the top priority. Collaboration will be central to your success—working closely with internal teams, external agencies such as WorkSafe WA and WorkCover, and our contractor network to foster a safe and compliant working environment.

Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Advise, guide and mentor Managers, Workers and Safety and Health Representatives on best practice health and safety.
• Work within the City's WHS Management System and WHS Service Delivery Model to conduct site inspections and audits to improve Workplace Safety and Health.
• Authority to instruct Managers, Coordinators, Supervisors and Workers to cease work in instances of serious non-compliance with safety procedures and standards.
• Report on performance (compliance and non-compliance) in terms of the WHS audit program as required to ensure legal compliance with all relevant legislation.
• Conduct incident and hazard investigations and Risk Assessments, including comprehensive formal investigation and risk assessment reports.
• Analyse WHS performance data and advise managers, coordinators using an evidence based approach i.e. hazard, risk and injury management.
• Attend operational Toolbox/ Team meetings to address and update on all WHS and injury Management issues.

For more information on the role please see the position description.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• A recognised Tertiary Qualification in Work Health and Safety (minimum Certificate IV in WHS)
• Demonstrated experience in a similar position
• Experience in interpreting Acts of Parliament/Regulations, Australian Standards and Codes of Practice
• First Aid Certificate
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate
• Current C Class Driver’s Licence

About working with us:

The salary for this position will be from $94,386.53 - $112,499.22 per annum, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

You will also enjoy benefits including:

• Flexibility to balance work and life through supported work from home and a 19-day month or 9-day fortnight
• Excellent leave entitlements e.g. purchase additional leave, Local Government public holiday
• Generous Superannuation contributions up to a total combined 17%
• Comprehensive employee wellness program
• Generous study assistance (terms and conditions apply)
• Free parking options available
• Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work

About the City:

The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations.

The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829. Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050.

The Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation have been the traditional custodians of the land for more than 40,000 years. The Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) holds enormous cultural significance for the Noongar people. The City is also rich in European history, and our community is a melting pot of multiculturalism, with one in three people being born overseas and one in five speaking a language other than English at home. Our ideal location, significant history, diverse community and strong economy ensures a positive future for the City of Swan, full of opportunity.

Our purpose at the City is to improve the quality of life for all of the people who live in, work in and visit the City of Swan by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.

At the City of Swan we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work. We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.

We welcome everyone exactly as they are. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, people with a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Jon directly on 0406 750 585.

For queries regarding the application process, please contact our friendly People Services team on (08) 9267 9014.

To apply please submit a cover letter of no more than 1 page that outlines your qualifications and experience and why you would be a good fit for this role, and a resume via the link.

Closing Date: Tuesday 11 November 2025 at 11pm AWST.

The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early. Therefore if you are interested in applying for this position please do so as soon as possible.

*No agencies please.