Workplace Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner
- Full Time Permanent
- One of the Fastest Growing Local Governments in Australia! Great Career Opportunities!
- Family Friendly - 9-day Fortnights / Hybrid WFH / Paid Parental Leave!
- 12% Super - Choose to co-contribute and receive up to 18%!
Avoid the city chaos and embrace the family friendly, country town atmosphere of Mundijong! Use your proven background in Workplace Health & Safety to help shape our rapidly growing Shire.
Join us at "The Shire"
Here at "The Shire" we live and breathe our values of Accountability, Collaboration and Trust to proactively support our fellow employees and our local community. We encourage and embrace positive change and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our fun and dynamic team! We are seeking an experienced business partner with a passion for workplace safety and wellbeing. This is the perfect opportunity to be part of the growth and transformation of a rapidly developing Council.
This role will partner with all sections of the business to provide advice and support and to ensure organisational compliance with all relevant WHS legislation and that related policy, and procedures are implemented and effective. You will guide the business in the development, review and delivery of Workplace Safety and Health initiatives with the goal of maintaining a safe working environment for all staff, contractors and volunteers.
Some of your core functions will include:
- Working with the Shire's workforce to ensure WHS practices are integrated into the core of our business to embed a strong safety culture.
- Participating in risk assessments and corrective actions for work conducted by the Shire and contractors.
- Conducting workplace inspections, safety audits and risk management reviews to mitigate WHS risks.
- Providing WHS training and coaching to employees and leaders to ensure we are promoting a safety culture, and everyone understands their safety obligations.
- Conduct incident investigations, assist in the identification and implementation of effective risk controls.
- Tracking and reporting on WHS performance indicators and identifying areas for improvement.
About You!
Our preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skillset:
- Proven experience in a WHS business partner role
- Qualification in Work Health & Safety or other related discipline
- Incident investigation and/or root cause analysis certification
- Sound knowledge and understanding to the relevant Regulations, Standards and Codes of Practice
- Experience in developing and administering a structured training and induction framework to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations
- Experience in the management of Workers' Compensation claims
A sense of humour is also a pre-requisite and just as important as WHS qualifications and WHS experience. This is true business partnering role that works with our people to reduce injury and accidents in a common-sense approach. You will have a real interest in making sure people are working safely.
The Important Stuff!
An attractive salary is on offer up to $85,000 dependent on experience. Not only will you have the opportunity to swap the city chaos for our fabulous natural environment and quiet rural outlook, but here are also some other great benefits:
- Free local gym membership, Wellness programs including Fitness passport.
- If you choose to contribute additional super, we will match up to 3% as a co-contribution.
- Free counselling, health assessments & health insurance discounts, annual flu vax and skin checks.
- 22kW AC Charger for electric vehicles.
- Two additional Local Government days off per year.
- The option of Purchased Leave.
- Salary packaging options, including novated leasing.
- Professional development opportunities - study leave and study assistance.
- Free Onsite Parking.
About the Shire!
Located in Mundijong just 45 minutes from the Perth CBD on the picturesque backdrop of the Darling Scarp, our Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Governments in Australia. What that means is that we are transforming the way our community works, lives and plays. It's an exciting time at "The Shire" and you could be a part of it!
Our community come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, because it's the right thing to do and because it makes our organisation stronger. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage all applications as part of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Where do I apply?
If you meet all the requirements and feel you have the ability and enthusiasm to thrive in this role, we want to hear from you! Submit your cover letter and resume online no later than midday, Monday 25th August 2025. We are reviewing applications as they come in and the position may close earlier than expected. We recommend you apply as soon as possible. We encourage applications from all areas, including Mandurah, Peel.
