Senior Advisor Work, Health and Safety

The City of Joondalup takes pride in being a Local Government that has been internationally recognised for providing outstanding services to the local community. To continue to set the standard in WA Local Government for innovative services and programs, we are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic employees who will be committed to making a positive contribution to the City and its community.

Senior Advisor – Work, Health and Safety

• Salary: $107,874 - $124,012 per annum
• Full time Permanent
• Plus up to 15% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Reference No: 25-124

This position will lead the City’s work, health and safety (WHS) advisory service ensuring best practice outcomes in line with legislation and Australian Standards.  

Contributing to the WHS strategy and providing specialist advice to Directors, Managers and Employees will be key responsibilities, along with the development and implementation of WHS programs and improvements to support a safe workplace.

We are looking for an experienced WHS professional, with strong communication and influencing skills to work effectively with stakeholders and the HR team.   

Successful applicants will be required to hold:

• WA ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience.
• Current Construction Safety Induction Card (White Card) or willing to obtain within one month of appointment.

Your covering letter (no more than 2 pages) will need to address the following criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in a Senior WHS role within a medium to large diverse organisation.
• Experience contributing to and executing HR strategy activities.  
• High level interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Contemporary knowledge of WHS Legislation, Regulations and Standards.

Appointment is subject to provision of a satisfactory National Police Certificate that is no more than three months old.

If you are interested, we would like to hear from you. Further information can be obtained by calling Jackie Vernon, Manager HR on 9400 4306.

To apply, please click on the "Apply" button above, and submit your resume and a covering letter addressing the above criteria. Applications close at 11.55pm on Wednesday 24 December 2025.

The City of Joondalup is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. The City encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders to apply for this position. 

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Joondalup are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed. 

JAMES PEARSON

Chief Executive Officer

Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify applicants.