Digital System Administrator

Are you a systems-savvy professional ready to make a meaningful impact on workplace safety? Glenorchy City Council is seeking a motivated and technically capable Digital System Administrator – WHS to help embed and support health and safety systems that protect our workforce and strengthen operational performance.

About the Role:

As the Digital System Administrator – WHS, you will play a key role in managing, improving, and supporting Council's WHS software and digital tools. You'll work closely with teams across the organisation to ensure our systems are practical, reliable, and aligned with our safety goals.

This hands-on position combines digital systems knowledge with strong communication and training skills, providing system support, maintaining accurate records, delivering WHS reports, and guiding teams on best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer WHS digital systems and ensure accurate, accessible safety data.
• Deliver WHS onboarding, induction, and system training for staff.
• Maintain hazard, compliance, and WHS registers as required
• Assist teams in embedding WHS system use into daily operations.
• Provide reports and insights on WHS performance and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement through system feedback and enhancement.
• Support document control, audits, and WHS-related process improvement.
• Champion a positive safety culture and contribute to WHS initiatives.

About You:

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience supporting digital systems and/or advanced administration skills in a WHS blue collar setting.
• The ability to train and guide users on software tools.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• An understanding of (or willingness to learn about) WHS compliance and legislation.
• A collaborative, proactive, and people-first mindset.

What You'll Bring:

• Relevant experience in system administration and digital support.
• Experience in the use of WHS software and/or data reporting tools or similar applications.
• Ability to manage safety registers, compliance and maintain data integrity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience supporting internal stakeholders across varied teams.

Position details:

• full-time (76 hours fortnight).
• 9-day fortnight because life happens outside of work too.
• flexible work arrangements
• located just 15 minutes from the Hobart CBD
• Glenorchy City Council's Enterprise Agreement 2025

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 14 September 2025

Up for a chat about this opportunity, contact Russ Walters, WHS Coordinator on

Come and join Glenorchy City Council – where you and your ideas matter. Apply today