We are looking for a WHS Manager to join our team and drive our safety culture
Let’s start with the important stuff. This role includes:
- Salary from $116,331 per annum (plus super) based on a 35-hour week.
- Flexible working provisions and a 9-day fortnight
- Generous leave entitlements.
- Gym discounts
About You
The opportunity to join Council and lead the charge in fostering a safety-first culture needs a dynamic individual who is both hands-on and strategic, capable of rolling up their sleeves while charting the course of our workplace health and safety initiatives. As Manager, you will be leading a small team of safety and Return to Work (RTW) professionals, guiding their development and amplifying their impact in supporting employee wellbeing, ensuring our workplaces are not only compliant but nurturing environments where every individual thrives.
If you're a passionate safety professional, possess a keen eye for risk, and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join us in shaping a safer Council.
What you can expect to do day to day
Reporting to the Executive Manager People & Culture, the WHS Manager will support the implementation of Council's health and safety objectives by driving cultural change and continuous improvement in work health and safety across all Council operations. This role plays a critical part in communicating and engaging with staff, contractors and key stakeholders, providing a high level of technical expertise and advice on matters relating to safety throughout the organisation. You will also provide support and guidance through coaching and mentoring of employees and management on WHS requirements and principals.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit the following:
- Resume
Provide a detailed overview of your professional background, qualifications, and achievements.
- Video Submission(maximum 3 minutes)
Upload a short video of yourself answering the following:
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- Introduce yourself and tell us your story.
- What do you believe are the 3 biggest challenges in creating a safety culture and how have you overcome these?
Are you ready to be part of reviving the region and join the WHS team?
- If you would like further information on the role, please contact Annie Harris, Executive Manager People & Culture on 0412 545 581for a confidential discussion.
- Armidale Regional Council is an inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.
- Council recognises the unique skills and attributes demonstrated by service personnel in their service to our country and applications from ex-service personnel are welcome. All applicants who are veterans will be provided with specific feedback on their application if they are unsuccessful. The Local Government Rank to Grade Guide was developed to help both hiring managers and veterans understand how ADF skills and experience align with public sector jobs. You can use this guide as a tool to help you identify where your skills and qualifications align you to. For further information, and to access this guide, please click Here.
Applications close 11.30pm, Sunday 11 January 2026
