Principal Work Health

**Group and Team**:People and Culture Group and Workplace Health and Safety
**Location**: Town Hall
**Employment status**: Permanent Full-time
**Classification**: Municipal Officer Level 5
**Agreement**: _Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreeme_nt 2024_
**Salary range**: $134,947 to $146,190 per annum (Inclusive of 13% Loading) + 13.5 % superannuation + Private use of a vehicle

**About the role**:
This role contributes to the success of the City of Hobart by **leading the development and implementation of safe systems of work and promoting a proactive safety culture**. It supports all areas of the Council by **providing strategic guidance on health and safety matters**, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, and **fostering a safe and healthy working environment for employees** and stakeholders.

Role accountabilities include:

- Lead the strategic planning and delivery of integrated Work Health and Safety (WHS) programs and foster a proactive safety culture across the organisation.
- Develop and implement WHS policies, procedures, and governance frameworks aligned with ISO standards and legislative requirements.
- Provide expert advice on WHS, injury management, and workers compensation, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with People and Culture to manage WHS risks, develop a safety roadmap, and embed WHS goals into performance processes.
- Drive systemic change through WHS training, audits, and psychosocial risk management initiatives.
- Oversee incident reporting and investigations, regulatory compliance, and data analysis to inform WHS performance and improvements.
- Lead injury management and return-to-work programs, supporting leaders and employees throughout the process.

Learn more about the role in the position description**:Principal Work Health and Safety**

**About you**:
**We are looking for a strategic and people-focused Work Health and Safety Leader with deep expertise in safety systems, legislation, and risk management.**

**You will champion a culture of safety and wellbeing across the City of Hobart, using your leadership, communication, and analytical skills to deliver impactful WHS programs and initiatives.** If you have great attention to detail and thrive in a high volume work environment, then this may be the role for you.
- You hold a Bachelor of Science in Health, Safety, and Environment, or a Degree in Occupational Health and Safety with senior-level relevant experience, or significant senior-level experience in leading a Work Health and Safety function across a diverse workforce.
- Current Driver Licence.
- Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.

**About us**:
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- A wide range of paid leave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

**How to apply**:
**Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday, 13 July 2025.**

**Before you begin**:

- Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, **and**:

- Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.

**Selection process**:
Learn more about the selection process on our website.