Work Health and Safety Manager Full-Time Permanent Position
1 day ago
- About the Role
Barkly Regional Council is seeking an experienced and passionate Work Health and Safety Manager to drive a proactive safety culture across our diverse operations. This pivotal role ensures our employees, contractors, and communities are supported through strong safety systems, education, and leadership.
As the WHS Manager, you will provide expert advice and hands-on support to management and staff, leading initiatives that strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and promote continuous improvement in workplace health and safety.
- The Essentials
- Extensive knowledge of WHS Systems within Local Government operations, supported by a minimum of five (5) years' experience as a WHS professional, preferably within the Local Government sector.
- Highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and manage challenging conversations or situations professionally.
- Proven experience in WHS consulting or advisory roles, ideally within medium to large organisations, demonstrating the ability to influence and support workplace safety outcomes.
- Comprehensive knowledge of WHS legislation, with practical experience in interpreting and applying legal requirements in operational settings.
- Demonstrated ability to lead WHS training, inductions, and committee coordination, ensuring staff engagement and compliance with safety programs and initiatives.
- Driver's Licence.
- National Police Criminal History Check.
- Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card – Northern Territory).
- HLTAID009 Provide First Aid
- CPR - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
- Return to Work Coordinator Qualifications
About You
You are a confident communicator and trusted advisor with the ability to influence positive safety outcomes.
- You have strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
The Finer Details
Full-Time Permanent position paying Above EBA Award Classification of the Barkly Regional Council Enterprise Agreement 2024.
- Annual Salary of $120,000 ($4,615.38 gross per fortnight).
- 12% Superannuation.
- Annual Leave of 6 weeks paid with 17.5% Leave Loading.
- Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.
- Housing included (with utilities, basic furniture, and kitchen essentials such as pots, pans, plates, and cutlery).
- Additional INFO
Barkly Regional Council requires that all applicants have a National Criminal History Check. You will be required to provide a recent National Criminal History Check prior to any offer of employment.
Barkly Regional Council requires the applicant to be able to produce or be able to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card – Northern Territory) prior to commencement.
Interviews may be scheduled before the closing date and as applications are received.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone.
Any application from outside of Australia that does not clearly show that the applicant has full Australian working rights will be automatically rejected.
- Apply
To apply for your new adventure, submit an Expression of Interest covering the Essential Criteria, along with your up-to-date Resume, to
Need more information, contactDavid Gloveron
Applications Close at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, 21 October 2025.
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