Work Health and Safety Officer

We're on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated WHS Officer to be a key player in fostering a vibrant safety culture! If you're enthusiastic about making a difference, this is your chance to provide vital operational guidance and support, helping Edward River Council meet its Work Health & Safety obligations.

Be part of a team committed to creating a workplace where safety is truly everyone's responsibility — where safety systems, policies, and practices are understood, embraced, and practiced daily.

Ready to make an impact? Join us and help build a safer, stronger workplace!

Position Details:

• 35-hour week | 9-day fortnight

• Flexible work options

• Learning and Development Opportunities

• Grade 9 ($70,179.20 - $87,644.20)

About Edward River Council:

Edward River Council serves a vibrant and diverse community, offering a unique blend of rural charm and progressive innovation. Located in the heart of the Riverina, we are committed to fostering a thriving community where residents enjoy a high quality of life. We pride ourselves on being forward-thinking, dedicated to community needs, sustainable practices, and creating opportunities for growth and development. Our focus on community engagement and effective service delivery makes us an exciting place to build your career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of the Council's WHS management system and safety initiatives.

• Ensure corrective and preventative actions are identified and adopted to reduce WHS risk through incident, near miss and hazard identification or reporting.

• Coordinate workplace or site safety inspections of Council facilities to assist in the identification and management of WHS risks across the organisation and to ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures

• Prepare reports on findings because of inspections or incident investigations for management or leadership.

• Attend toolbox meetings, promoting safety culture and supporting field staff regarding their responsibilities in managing risks, and ensure they are aware of their obligations.

• Assist with, participate in, and follow up on field staff and contractor induction programs.

• Assist in training for staff regarding Council's safe work practices, including review, development, induction and monitoring of Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) statements.

• Support and assist managers, team leaders and field staff with the investigation of incidents, near- misses and hazard management.

• Support, coach and mentor field staff in the implementation of remedial action arising from investigations.

What You Will Bring:

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or similar, or ability to acquire certification or equivalent

• experience in a comparable role combined with ongoing professional development.

• Entry-level or graduate-level experience in WHS is suitable for this role.

• Experience in applying WHS regulations to practical workplace situations.

• Experience or ability to acquire knowledge and skills of wellbeing in the workplace

• Well-developed interpersonal skills, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy whilst working to deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.

• Demonstrated ability to undertake duties in a manner consistent with a culture of customer service excellence and Council's values – Leadership, Excellence, Accountability and Delivery.

• Working with Children and National Police Check or willingness to obtain both.

• A current C class (car) driver's licence is required.

Why Join Us?

• Lead the future of a vibrant, growing community

• Manage a passionate and dedicated team

• Access to Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible working arrangements and 9-day fortnight

• Competitive salary and benefits

• Ongoing professional development support

How to Apply:

Application Deadline: Thursday, 4 December 2025

Submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria to careers@edwardriver.nsw.gov.au by the deadline.

Further information:

A copy of the position description and tips on applying can be found on our website or contact hiring manager, Helen Rose, Manager, Governance, Risk & Safety- helen.rose@edwardriver.nsw.gov.au

At Edward River Council, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We celebrate and support individuals of all abilities and backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and ensure that our recruitment process accommodates their needs.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting careers@edwardriver.nsw.gov.au. We are dedicated to creating equal opportunities for all applicants and ensuring that everyone has the chance to thrive at Edward River Council.