Work Health and Safety Officer

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. 

Work Health and Safety Officer

• Salary: $94,267 - $101,636 per annum
• Full time Permanent
• Plus up to 15% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Reference No: 25-123

The City is looking for an experienced and proactive Work Health and Safety Officer with sound knowledge of contemporary work health and safety practices and principles to support a range of WHS programs across a diverse workforce.

This position will contribute to the continued development and delivery of the City’s strategic safety management plan and be responsible for activities which support the wellbeing, health and safety of all workers. Improving processes, responding to health and safety matters, reporting, and educating leaders will all be key factors in the success of this position.

Successful applicants will be required to hold:

• WA ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence
• Cert IV in Work, Health and Safety or equivalent.
• 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 briefly address the following criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in work health and safety within a medium to large diverse organisation.
• Experience with incident investigations and implementing corrective actions. 
• Developing and maintaining WHS documentation including policies, procedures and Risk Registers.
• High level interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Experience using safety systems and/or excel to record, report and analyse health and safety data.

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 4309.

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 Monday 22 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.