Workplace Health and Safety Advisor

Drive a Positive Safety Culture Across Council Operations

Are you passionate about building a strong safety culture and making a real impact on workplace health and wellbeing? We're looking for an experienced WH&S Advisor to join our team and lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of health and safety practices across all Council operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a WH&S professional with civil works and operational site experience who thrives in a dynamic, community-focused organisation.

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:

We provide a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment with access to:

• 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 lots more
• Glenorchy City Council's Enterprise Agreement 2025

For further information on this position, contact Russell Walters, WHS Coordinator on

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.

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
• 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

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.