WHS Business Partner
WHY US:
There’s a lot going on at Liverpool City Council, as we plan an exciting future for our city. With current work on significant major projects, and many more in the pipeline, their success is underpinned by professional business-focused teams.
JOB DETAILS:
Permanent Full Time, 35 hours, 5 days/week $ 102,853.98- $ 112,701.67
JOB DESCRIPTION:
To partner with the assigned business units to provide specialised work health and safety services to support the delivery of high quality, safe and sustainable processes of work. Promote the Corporate Safety management System, provide guidance on legislative requirements, regulations, codes of practice and industry standards relating to all aspects of workplace health and safety.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide strategic and operational WHS advice to management to ensure Council-wide compliance with legislative and best-practice safety standards.
- Manage safety-related aspects of service delivery, including risk assessments, SWMS, SOPs, and induction processes.
- Monitor, audit, and report on WHS performance across assigned Directorates, contractors, and volunteers.
- Develop and deliver general and role-specific safety training, ensuring high levels of compliance.
- Build effective relationships with regulatory bodies, unions, and internal WHS committees
- Promote and embed the Corporate Safety Management System and contribute to its continuous improvement.
ABOUT YOU
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety or a related discipline ICAM or equivalent incident investigation training
- Current NSW Class C Driver’s Licence
- Current First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain within 3 months
- Strong experience in a safety-related role, ideally in high-risk or operational environments
- Relevant experience in any of the following: Operations, Trades and Labour, Customer service, Child Care, Events or Facilities management
- Proven ability to manage complex workplace safety issues
- Experience working with regulators, unions, and a wide range of stakeholders
- Sound knowledge of WHS practices and legislation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to promote and maintain a positive safety culture
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related systems
- Desirable: membership of a relevant professional association, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and/or WHS Management Systems Auditor qualification
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC
- Be rewarded with an attractive annual salary package (Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Leaseback or Car allowance
- Ability to accrue up to 2 days of flexitime leave per month, which equates to up to 24 days per year (Note: this is in addition to 4 weeks of annual leave per year).
- Free or subsidised parking is available nearby, with subsidised parking also on offer
- Access to a Fitness Passport membership
- Internal professional Learning and Development
Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.
To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check
HOW TO APPLY: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter outlining your interest and how your background and experience suit this opportunity, as well as your resume.
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CLOSING – 30/1/2026
Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Linda Dsouza, Talent Acquisition Partner at dsouzal@liverpool.nsw.gov.au
