Whs Manager

Corporate Services | Main Administration Building, 25 Cedric Street
- Closing date: 11/08/2025

**Work Health & Safety (WHS) Manager**

**Location**: Stirling, Western Australia
**Type**: Permanent Full-Time
**Salary**: Up to 195K base salary + super (based on experience)

**About Us**

At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents. We’re a vibrant, community-focused organisation with a workforce of 1,500 people—and we’re serious about safety.

The role is an important one for the City. It is responsible for providing and managing the corporate WHS governance framework to ensure reportability of legislative, safety and process compliance, delivery of strategic objectives and overseeing safety training and the wellbeing of all workers to name a few things.

Safety is one of the key objectives for the CEO and his commitment, and the focus of the organisation in this space, drives our commitment of **Safe, Supported and Strong** at the City.

**Why You’ll Love This Role**

You’ll be the City’s go-to WHS expert, reporting directly to the Chief People Officer and working closely with the CEO and Executive Team.

This is your chance to drive and implement a critical framework for safety—embedding WHS into our culture, systems and everyday practice. You’ll lead a small, passionate team of WHS corporate officers who operate within a WHS Business Partner model, working across all directorates to make safety real, visible and valued.

**What You’ll Be Doing**
- Lead and manage WHS strategy and governance
- Advise on compliance, risk and due diligence
- Influence & develop leadership capability and commitment
- Oversee incident reporting and investigations
- Develop health and wellness initiatives
- Deliver WHS training and education
- Lead WHS projects end to end
- Build strong relationships across the City at all levels and externally
- Provide advice in procurement processes such as tenders and contractor management

**What You’ll Bring**

We’re looking for a qualified and experienced WHS professional who’s passionate about creating safe, healthy, and sustainable workplaces. You’ll ideally bring:

- Tertiary qualification in WHS or equivalent
- Senior WHS leadership experience in similar, diverse environments
- Deep knowledge of WHS legislation
- Strong investigation and reporting skills
- Proven success in cultural change and safety systems
- Collaborative stakeholder engagement to drive advocacy and adoption
- Strong people leadership and mentoring experience
- Excellent communication and time management

**Why You’ll Love Working Here**

**Work Your Way**
Flex your schedule with WFH options, and phased retirement. Enjoy free parking, end-of-journey facilities, and a location close to shops, cafés, and public transport.

**Rewarding You**
We go beyond the basics—up to 6% employer-matched super means you could build up to 24% annually. Plus: purchased leave, novated leasing, and extra personal leave on your 3-year anniversary.

**Grow With Us**
From LinkedIn Learning and leadership programs to study assistance we have you covered

**Belong Here**
We celebrate you through Stirling Stars, Chatterbox shoutouts, DEI events, and our annual Christmas party. Bring your whole self—we’ll bring the recognition.

**Feel Your Best**
Wellbeing is more than a buzzword. Think subsidised gym memberships, therapy dogs, skin checks, and wellness sessions. When life gets tough, our support systems are ready to catch you.

**Ready to Make a Real Impact?**
If you’re passionate about safety, ready to lead with purpose, and want to be part of a team that’s driving critical change—we’d love to hear from you.

Hit ‘Apply’ and become part of a team that champions safety, values people, and embraces innovation.

**Questions?** Reach out to Chief People Officer Matthew Thomas on (08) 9205 8513

**Applications close**: 6pm Monday 11 August 2025 (We may begin interviews before the closing date, so don’t wait)

**Attachments**:

- Position Description - WHS Manager 2025.pdf