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Workplace Health and Safety Advisor

Drive a Positive Safety Culture Across Council Operations. We are seeking an experienced WH&S Advisor to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of health and safety practices across all Council operations. This role is ideal for a WH&S professional with civil works and operational site experience who thrives in a dynamic, community-focused organisation.

Overview

Key responsibilities include providing specialist WH&S advice, delivering training, conducting audits and investigations, promoting staff engagement in WH&S, developing Safe Work Method Statements and WH&S documentation, leading incident investigations and corrective actions, and ensuring the Council maintains a compliant Safety Management System. The role focuses on driving continuous improvement in safety performance and risk mitigation.

Key responsibilities

- Provide specialist WH&S advice and implement practical solutions tailored to operational needs.

- Deliver employee WH&S training and inductions, particularly in high-risk or civil work environments.

- Conduct timely WH&S audits, site inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.

- Promote staff engagement in WH&S through effective communication and behaviour-based safety practices.

- Assist with the development of Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and WH&S documentation.

- Lead and report on WH&S incident investigations, treatment plans, and corrective actions.

- Ensure Council maintains a compliant and effective Safety Management System.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety performance and risk mitigation.

What you will bring

- A relevant Workplace Health and Safety qualification.

- Minimum 5 years' experience in WH&S, with strong operational knowledge of civil worksites and field-based risk management.

- Proven ability to develop and implement safe systems of work in a practical and sustainable way.

- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels.

- High attention to detail, excellent communication, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

- Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced and changing work environment.

What we offer

- Flexibility: Take a long weekend every second week (9 Day Fortnight).

- Security: Job security and a variety of work activities.

- Additional Leave: Purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave per year.

- Training: Great training and development opportunities.

- High Superannuation: Competitive benefits, plus 15% superannuation.

- Employee Assistance Program: Free counselling service for you and your family.

- Salary Increases: Annual salary increases as per the Enterprise Agreement.

- Parking: Onsite.

- Other Perks: Corporate health memberships, gym, banking and more.

- Glenorchy City Council's Enterprise Agreement 2025.

How to apply

To be considered, applications must be submitted via this site or on the Glenorchy City Council Careers page. Your application must include: a cover letter addressing how your skills and experience relate to the Position Description and a current resume. Pre-employment checks including a national police check, working with vulnerable people, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to finalising employment. Applications close at 8pm on Sunday 5 October 2025.

Our commitment to community

Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy outlines our commitment – view it here.

Be part of an organisation

Be part of an organisation that values safety, teamwork, and community impact. If you’re ready to lead WH&S best practice and promote a culture of safety at all levels, we encourage you to apply.

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