Work Health and Safety Business Partner

3 weeks ago


Penrith, Australia Penrith City Council Full time

About the role

This role available is a full time (35 hour per week) 18-month temporary contract, maternity leave cover, based in our Civic Centre in Penrith.

Being a member of the Work Health & Safety (WHS) Team, you will have outstanding thinking skills, balanced with an ability to deliver innovative solutions for the business. This role will have influence and responsibility for providing accurate and timely advice to stakeholders and management. You will be the kind of WHS professional that is driven to find real solutions that make sense, that matter and will make a difference to the safety and wellbeing of our staff. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to complement existing services offered, and to support our Council Safe, Home Safe, Towards Zero program. We are looking for those who can partner with the business, implement change, and embed best practice.

You will be responsible for supporting Council departments in the development and implementation of Council’s safety audits and risk assessments as well as the identifying non-conformances, including recommendations and solution options. You will also be responsible for leading serious incident investigations and working with stakeholders and senior management to implement corrective actions. 

Essential criteria

Tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety or relevant field  Extensive knowledge and application of WHS principles and practices  Demonstrated experience and expertise in conflict resolution and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders  Thorough knowledge of WHS legislation  Current Class C Driver’s License 

Commencing salary: $100,424.00 to $116,244.00, with additional motor vehicle allowance payable.

You may be required to undertake background checks, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.

Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. 



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