
Head of Health, Safety
18 hours ago
- Altona location, close to public transport
- Permanent, Full-Time position
- Salary: Band 8 - $119,380.44 to $133,491.70
- Be the strategic leader for a healthier & safer workplace
At Hobsons Bay City Council, we're committed to creating a workplace that reflects our community and values. You'll be part of a forward-thinking organisation that supports innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, and which aspires to be the exemplar of Local Government.
The opportunity
As the Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing, you will provide strategic leadership to drive a proactive, compliant, and innovative safety culture across Council. You'll lead the development and implementation of frameworks and programs that support injury prevention, return-to-work, and holistic wellbeing, ensuring Council meets its regulatory obligations and maintains contemporary best practices.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead the development and implementation of Council's Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) strategy.
- Oversee the HSW Management System, ensuring compliance with legislation and standards.
- Foster a positive safety culture through engagement, education, and coaching.
- Design and deliver tailored HSW programs and initiatives.
- Build leadership and employee capability to support a strong HSW culture.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to deliver effective HSW outcomes.
- Ensure safe systems of work and compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Promote a culture of reporting and continuous improvement in incident management.
What You'll Need To Succeed
- Tertiary qualification in OHS, Risk Management, or a related field (minimum Certificate IV in WHS; Graduate Diploma/Master's in OHS desirable).
- Proven leadership experience in health, safety and wellbeing within complex, multi-stakeholder environments, ideally in government or large organisations.
- Demonstrated success in designing and executing strategic OHS frameworks.
- Strong track record in leading major HSW projects, compliance audits, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Expertise in continuous improvement methodologies and data-driven decision making.
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement, change management, and influencing at all levels.
To be considered for this role applications should include
- A maximum 2-page cover letter which should outline your interest in the role
- A current CV which includes key achievements & relevant qualifications
Uncover more about this role in the
Position Description
attached below, or contact
David Gibilisco, Talent Acquisition Advisor
via
or by calling
.
Applications will be accepted until
11:30pm on 16th October 2025
.
To ensure fairness and consistency for all applicants, we are unable to accept late submissions or submissions made via email. We appreciate your understanding and encourage timely applications via Council's online portal.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Progressed candidates will be required to complete a National Police Check and a Working With Children Check (WWCC).
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa with full unrestricted working rights. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
What We Can Offer
- Hybrid working flexibility, whether you're home, or in our newly renovated & spacious office facilities.
- Our central location in the Civic Centre is close to public transport, cafes and parks. Enjoy your lunch at the pier, or an afternoon walk along the lake.
- Go to the gym or ride your bike before work? Our End of Trip Facility offers bike storage and shower facilities to get you refreshed and ready to go
- Exclusive staff access to our Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing programs, discounted local gym membership, Reflexology sessions, Meditation, Yoga & Circuit classes, and walking & social clubs.
- Ongoing professional development support - we'll champion your growth, because your career matters to us
We are a proud inclusive employer. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply for our job opportunities. Our commitment is to provide diverse, safe and inclusive environments where everyone can grow and succeed.
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