Work Health And Safety Advisor

4 days ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Hobart City Council Full time

**Group and Team**: People and Culture Group
**Location**: Town Hall / Council Centre
**Employment status**: Permanent Full-time
**Classification**: Municipal Officer Level 3
**Agreement**: _Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreeme_nt 2021_
**Salary range**: $88,483 to $96,733 per annum + 13% superannuation.
- Drive real change in workplace safety within a dynamic local government.
- Navigate challenges with resilience and influence key stakeholders.
- Collaborate & lead safety initiatives that make a real impact.

**About the role**:
Are you ready to make a real impact in workplace safety while navigating the challenges of local government? We're looking for a skilled and resilient WHS professional to join our team.

As one of our two **Work Health and Safety Advisors** at the City of Hobart, you will play a critical role in fostering a safe and compliant workplace. This role requires someone who is not only technically skilled in WHS policies, investigations, and risk management but also capable of working within the structured processes of local government. You'll need to be adaptable, solution-focused, and confident in engaging with stakeholders at all levels to champion a positive safety culture.

Learn more about the role in the position description: here.

**About you**:
You're a confident and adaptable WHS professional who thrives in complex environments. With a strong understanding of safety legislation and risk management, you're not just about compliance—you're about driving cultural change. Your resilience and problem-solving skills help you navigate red tape, influence stakeholders, and implement practical safety solutions.
- Diploma in Work Health and Safety **or**an equivalent combination of relevant skills, qualifications, and/or experience.
- Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management, and safety systems.
- Experience conducting incident investigations and audits (ICAM training desirable).
- Ability to obtain necessary background checks.

**About us**:
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13% with salary sacrifice options
- A wide range of paid leave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

**How to apply**:
**Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 2 March 2025.**

**Before you begin**:

- Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, **and**:

- Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.

**Selection process**:
Learn more about the selection process on our website.

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