Health Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator

Full time, ongoing
Band 7, starting at $99,326 pa + Super

Closing date: 12pm on Tuesday 3 February 2026

Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.

Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.

The role

The Health Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator is responsible for:

• supporting and leading the development, coordination and implementation of effective Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing culture, strategies, systems, policies and programs
• providing specialist advice and support to staff, contractors, volunteers, and Health and Safety Representatives
• supporting and developing Manager and Supervisor health, safety and wellbeing capability, accountability and leadership
• facilitating Health and Safety Committee meetings and monitoring compliance of consultative processes by liaising with Health and Safety Representatives and supervisors on issues, and making recommendations to the Executive as required
• managing WorkCover Premiums, WorkCover claims including developing Return to Work plans

Our ideal candidate

To be successful in this role you will be an experienced professional, with:

• relevant Occupational Health and Safety qualifications
• extensive experience in a similar role, ideally in a local government setting
• experience in continuously improving health, safety and wellbeing systems and processes to support strategic objectives as well as advancing the safety culture and profile across Council
• knowledge of WorkCover processes and the development and implementation of Return to Work plans

Benefits

• Annual salary increases
• Hybrid working options – work from home and the office
• Flexible working arrangements, including options for part time work and rostered days off
• Access to Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families
• Generous leave provisions, including purchased leave options and paid parental leave
• Cross-skilling and professional development opportunities

Visit the Why work with us page on our website for more benefits.

Contact

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Ellenor Landy on (03) 5471 1718.

How to apply

Visit our website and review the Information for applicants, then apply via our Current Vacancies page.

Please ensure your application includes:

• A cover letter, telling us why you are the best person for the position
• A copy of your current resume
• Responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description

Additional information

Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse.  We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.

Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.

For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website.