About the Opportunity
At Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (PMHC), every employee plays a role in helping our community thrive. We are seeking a proactive and experienced Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor to join our People, Safety and Performance team.
A large part of this hands-on role will be spent in the field, partnering with key stakeholders across Council worksites. You will provide practical health, safety and wellbeing support, advice and guidance across a diverse range of Council operations. Working closely with all stakeholders. If you’re a safety professional who’d rather be solving problems on the ground, then this role is for you.
What you’ll be doing
No two days look the same, but on a typical day you might be:
- Out in the field partnering with supervisors and crews across your designated portfolio of Council operations
- Running an incident investigation or reviewing corrective actions.
- Facilitating a training session, or coaching a team leader through a complex risk issue
- Conducting site audits, inspections or assurance activities — and giving people practical, actionable feedback
- Supporting an injured worker through their recovery and return-to-work journey
- Contributing to policy, reporting and strategic safety initiatives that lift the whole organisation
What you’ll bring
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Diploma in WHS (or ability to attain in a specified period) combined with extensive experience working in a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, principles and best practice.
- C class driver’s license and Construction Industry (White) card.
- Audit and investigation qualifications (or the ability to obtain in a specified timeframe).
- Rehabilitation and Return to Work experience and ability to gain qualifications where necessary.
- Demonstrated experience in risk management, investigations, audits and reporting.
- High-level computer skills, including Microsoft Office (experience with safety systems such as DoneSafe is desirable).
- Ability to influence and build capability across a diverse workforce
Remuneration and Benefits
Employment Type: Full time, Permanent 35 hours per week
Salary (exclusive of super): In the range of $87,269.51 to $97,681.56 depending on skills and experience
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Benefits:
- Flexible work arrangements - hybrid working and flexi-time
- Discounted gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
- Career development opportunities
- Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2023 plus annual salary review
- Long service leave after 5 years
- Generous employee assistance program
- Salary packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia.
- Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements
Questions?
If you would like to know more about this opportunity or have any questions about the role, please contact Stuart Robb - Health Safety and Wellbeing Manager on 02 6581 8476.
Interested in Applying?
Please complete the application form below and attach your resume and a covering letter that addresses the essential and desirable criteria within the selection criteria (no more than 2 pages).
You will find the position description and selection criteria when you apply for the role.
Applications Close on Thursday 23rd April at 11.30pm
At Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the vibrant community we serve—where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to thrive.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact us at jobs@pmhc.nsw.gov.au. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Notes:
Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool
or eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of
12 months.
Please upload documents in PDF format.
We often ask our preferred applicants to complete
pre-employment checks. This may include: Reference Checks; National Criminal
Police Check; Medical Assessment; Qualification Verification; Working with
Children Check Verification.
PMHC's recruitment notification process is
primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct
before submitting an application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes.
Email communication notifications are used for but not limited to: application
received, interview booking tools, confirmation of interview, request for references/more
information, delay notifications, testing/assessments
(aptitude/psychometric/industry specific) and application outcomes
(unsuccessful before or after interview).
Please regularly check your 'junk mail' or ensure our email address Jobs@pmhc.nsw.gov.au and Pulse email no_reply@pulsesoftware.com is set to 'trustworthy'.
Port Macquarie Hastings Council adheres to the
principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and
protection of all children and young people.
