WHS & Wellbeing Officer

4 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia LGA South Australia Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

WHS & Wellbeing Officer

  • Full-time/part-time, 3 year fixed-term contract position
  • Based in Adelaide CBD with flexibility and WFH options
  • Supportive, fun, and caring culture

Join our People & Culture team to play a vital role in managing LGA House safely and effectively, collaborating with the external building manager and overseeing our self-insured responsibilities to ensure the wellbeing and safety of our people.

Role opportunity

In this exciting opportunity, you'll be responsible for ensuring LGA is safe and compliant with WHS legislation and performance standards for self-insurers.

In this role you will:

  • Assist with incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions
  • Participate in risk assessments and contribute to hazard identification processes
  • Promote a positive safety and wellbeing culture through education and engagement activities
  • Monitor compliance with WHS legislation and performance standards for self-insurers
  • Prepare reports, data summaries and updates for internal stakeholders

About you

You'll bring strong knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management practices and safety systems. You'll have a member-focused perspective and bring expert skills to help drive innovation.

You will need:

  • Certificate IV or Diploma in Work Health & Safety (or equivalent)
  • Lead auditor qualification or experience (desirable).
  • Knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management practices and safety systems
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships
  • Experience in supporting incident investigations and reporting
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM experience is desirable.

What we do

We're here to help local government build stronger communities.

Since 1896, our work has backed local decision-making and today supports councils across South Australia.

We do this in many ways. For one, we lead advocacy and discussions with state and federal decision-makers and key stakeholders. We make sure the issues affecting our communities are heard, loud and clear.

We also help local government be at the top of their game. We provide training and networking opportunities, secure funding for projects, and work hard to reduce risk and save members money.

And community is at the heart of everything we do. Because we know if our local governments are thriving, then our communities are, too.

Benefits

At LGA it's our people that make our work shine. Our close-knit team cares and collaborates to offer the very best for members. By joining our team you'll get:

  • Flexible, hybrid work environment
  • Supportive and positive team culture
  • Modern office in the east end of the Adelaide CBD
  • Training & development opportunities
  • Health and wellbeing programs

How to apply

To read the position description and work with a dedicated team where you'll be able to influence local government matters across the state visit

Applications must be submitted by 30 September 2025.

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