Safety & Wellbeing Advisor

Overview

Join to apply for the Safety & Wellbeing Advisor role at Banyule City Council. We are seeking a Safety and Wellbeing Advisor to join our organisation and lead the implementation of a proactive, people-centred approach to health, safety, and wellbeing in the workplace. This role will be instrumental in fostering safer and healthier work environments and supporting the ongoing enhancement of organisational wellbeing practices.

What you'll do

As a Safety and Wellbeing Advisor, you will collaborate with teams across all business units to deliver expert Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) guidance and cultivate a culture of safety, inclusion, and wellbeing at every organisational level. You will be instrumental in implementing risk management strategies, supporting regulatory compliance, and leading innovative safety and wellbeing initiatives that create meaningful impact. You will join an outstanding Safety and Wellbeing team, engaging with multiple departments that possess diverse safety requirements. Your expertise and experience will be pivotal in driving positive change in workplace safety standards. You will be required to work onsite at a Council location for a minimum of three days per week.

Qualifications & experience

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Health and Safety and/or Risk Management and/or acceptable equivalent, plus demonstrated experience in a similar role is essential.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence a broad range of internal stakeholders.
  
• Ability to build awareness, capability and engagement around safety to establish a sustainable, ingrained positive safety culture.
  
• Experience in developing and implementing Safety and Wellbeing initiatives that promote an effective OH&S culture and a proactive approach to the identification, management and prevention of risks.
  
• Experience in the delivery of safety technical advice, to minimise risk across a diverse workforce.
  
• Ability to undertake incident investigations.
  

Pre-employment requirements

• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.
  
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).
  
• Working With Children's Check.
  

What we offer

• A role with real organisational impact working with passionate professionals and business units to drive positive change and promote a culture of safety.
  
• A permanent, full-time role with a monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO).
  
• Salary $94,475.99 - $102,712.38 per annum plus super.
  
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave - primary carer; 2 weeks of paid parental leave - partner.
  
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including health and well-being initiatives.
  

Ready to make an impact?

Apply now and take the next step in your career as our Safety & Wellbeing Advisor.

How to apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria from the position description, and please also respond to the role-specific questions in the application form. For a confidential discussion or if you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Linda Chislett on 03 9422 8399 or Rose Cappola on 03 9422 8372. Applications close: 12 September 2025 at 11:45 PM.

Why choose Banyule

At Banyule City Council, we value innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. You'll have the opportunity to lead a passionate team, support preparedness, response and recovery of emergency management activities and contribute to the success of an organisation that values its people.

EEO & Diversity

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, inform us through your application or email employment@banyule.vic.gov.au.

Our Values

Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community. You will share our values and have a passion for helping a community of over 130,000 residents to live happier, healthier and more connected lives, all while growing your skills and advancing your career. We look forward to you starting the next chapter of your career at Banyule Council.

Diversity Statement

Our community is made up of diverse cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

Traditional Custodians

Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's history. We endorse the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accept the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards

Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children. Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon to provide a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected.

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