VRN 32/27 Work Health and Safety Advisor

VRN 32/27 Work Health and Safety Advisor

Applications closing on 15 November 2026, 11:45 PM

• Reference numberVRN 32/27
• Job TypeFull Time
• Package$75,920.52 - $91,302.90 per annum.
• Position DescriptionVRN3227-Position-Description-WHS-Adviser.pdf(PDF, 223KB)

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Work Health and Safety Advisor is responsible for providing high-quality professional advice and support across Council using contemporary workplace health and safety practices, ensuring statutory compliance while also being flexible and responsive to organisational needs.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

• Relevant qualifications in workplace health and safety or equivalent industry experience.
• Current working knowledge of Work Health and Safety legislation and codes of practice and their application in the workplace.
• Ability to work within a team, establish work priorities, meet deadlines, actively follow up, and resolve outstanding tasks while ensuring attention to detail.
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective professional partnerships across diverse stakeholders.
• High level of written communication including the preparation of correspondence and reports.
• Demonstrated experience in managing confidential information in a professional and sensitive manner.
• Demonstrated sound level of knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of applications, and the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of corporate and other programs used by Council such as Skytrust, Authority, and TRIM.
• Current C Class drivers’ licence.

More Information & Questions

Please read all information carefully before applying.

Applications are assessed against the key responsibilities of the job based on your qualifications, skills, ability, experience and knowledge. For further information, please view the Position Description.

Applications should be submitted online through the 'Apply Now' button and MUST include a Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.  

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

For enquiries regarding this vacancy, please email [email protected] or call 07 4741 2900.