Work Health and Safety Business Partner

Company description:

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council's in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents.

Job description:

The role

We are seeking a committed Work Health and Safety Business Partner to work closely with low-risk business units in developing, implementing, auditing, and continuously improving the organisation's Safety Management System.

The role ensures compliance with WHS legislation and related standards, fostering a strong safety culture across the organisation.

This is a temporary full-time position, available until March 2026.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Engage with staff and management to promote the Safety Management System
• Identify and recommend improvements to safety documentation and workplace practices
• Monitor and support achievement of lead and lag safety indicators
• Support implementation of the Safety & Wellbeing Strategy and Action Plan
• Assist in identifying and prioritising Safety & Wellbeing initiatives
• Conduct industry research to drive operational safety improvements
• Manage safety data and reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Present Safety & Wellbeing data to managers and teams
• Coordinate Return to Work functions, including plan development and liaising with medical providers
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of WHS legislation, standards, and codes of practice

For a full list of duties, click HERE to review the position description.

You will have:

• Tertiary qualification in WHS or relevant equivalent experience
• Valid Class C driver's licence
• Proven experience in implementing Safety Management System processes and procedures
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, current trends, and industry best practices
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation to support business needs

Desirable, but not essential: industry, trade, or health background; RTW Coordinator accreditation; experience with Workers Compensation Self Insurers Model; and Safety Management System auditing.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $93,583 (Grade G, Step 1) + Super.

Salary is negotiable dependent on skills and experience.

What's on offer

• An Attractive Remuneration Package.
• Embrace a better work-life balance with our Accrued Time Off program, designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Karine Nunes Leite (Team Leader Safety and Wellbeing) at

To apply, click the 'Apply' button below. You will be required to create a login using your email address and upload:

• Resume
• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role

Applications close 25 August 2025

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.