WHS Business Partner

Drive a Culture of Care and Safety Across the City

Are you a passionate safety professional ready to lead cultural change and embed best-practice WHS across a diverse organisation? The City of Canning is seeking a proactive and experiencedWHS Business Partnerto champion our Culture of Care program and ensure our WHS Management System is fit for purpose.

About the role

This role is responsible for delivering strategic and operational WHS initiatives that support a safe, healthy, and thriving workplace. You'll work closely with leaders and teams across the City to embed safety-first thinking, manage complex cases, and lead investigations. You'll also play a key role in developing systems, tools, and training that align with our six Culture of Care priority areas.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the implementation and monitoring of the Culture of Care Program
• Develop and embed WHS systems, tools, and training packages
• Provide expert advice to leaders on WHS frameworks and risk management
• Manage complex injury and fitness-for-work cases (work and non-work related)
• Lead WHS investigations and ensure compliance with legislation and licensing requirements
• Maintain WHS risk registers and assurance processes
• Coach and support People Leaders in WHS best practice
• Prepare reports, proposals, and briefings to support strategic decision-making
• Facilitate training and awareness sessions across the organisation
• Oversee the optimisation of the City's Viking MyOSH software

What you will bring to the role:

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety or related field
• Minimum 8 years' experience in WHS roles within complex organisations
• Strong project management and cultural change experience
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience managing complex injury cases and WHS investigations
• Proven ability to develop and implement WHS Management Systems
• Highly developed report writing and strategic thinking skills
• Current WA "C" Class Driver's Licence and National Police Clearance

For a closer look at the role please refer to the Position Description attached to the vacancy in our recruitment portal.

Why you will love working at the City

• A permanent, full-time position in a welcoming and thriving council.
• Monthly rostered day off with the ability to access a 9-day fortnight.
• $115,309 - $127,184 per annum + super.
• 17.5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave.
• We match super contributions to help you save for your future.
• Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events.
• Great year-round wellbeing and social calendars
• Free on-site parking.
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
• Genuine commitment to learning and development.
• Membership to Canning and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness).

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference  With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Canning welcomes you to apply:

To view the position description or complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred) visit , select the position and click "APPLY".  You may also contact Ray Lucas on for a confidential discussion.  The City will not be accepting candidates through agency at this time.

Applications are open until 5pm 8 September 2025. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.