WHS Officer

About the position

The Work Health and Safety Officer will assist the People and Wellbeing Unit in ensuring Council are meeting workplace health and safety legislation, compliance and ensuring a safe workplace environment. This includes ensuring the integrity of WHS systems is maintained and educating employees on how to utilise the system efficiently. The WHS Officer assists in building a culture towards health, safety and overall wellbeing for Council employees and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain formal document control of Council's electronic safety management system to support integrity of the system and ensure ease of access for all employees. Train employees in how to best utulise the system.
• Assist with risk and safety inspections, hazard identification, and investigations to determine corrective actions, provide recommendations for proactive decision making and assist with the implementation of changes
• Identify and communicate with Management any areas of concerns in relation to incidents and near misses and provide suggestions on how to educate staff.
• Assist with Contractor Management Administration, such as Pre-Qualification Compliance and Worker Induction Status.
• Provide WHS inductions, toolbox talks, and safety training to staff and contractors.
• Assist in completing strategic WHS projects whilst monitoring and reporting on WHS performance, trends, and compliance.

Read the Position Description and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

About you

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or substantial experience in a similar role.
• WorkCover approved Return to Work Advisor Certificate.
• WorkCover NSW Construction Induction Card. (Desirable)
• Working knowledge of WHS legislation, standards, and practices.
• Demonstrated experience in ensuring accuracy of records.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office and WHS reporting tools.

What we offer

• Permanent full time, 35 hours per week
• Salary from $71,445 to $77,096 per year (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 12% superannuation
• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Flexible work arrangements with access to Indoor Accrued Time (Flexi)
• 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
• Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.

The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.

Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.

It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger – we have space for you.

Further information and to apply

• For more information on this position please contact the hiring manager Laura Wicks, Manager People and Wellbeing on
• If you need assistance or an adjustment when submitting your application please contact Human Resources on or via email
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description. Please keep your responses concise. Any incomplete applications will not be considered past the closure date.
• Please note that as part of Muswellbrook shire Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.
• Applications close on 23 October 2025 at 11:59pm.

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