Health & Safety Advisor

• Salary Range Band 7 $107,570 - $120,376 plus 11.5% Super
• Permanent Full time with flexible working arrangements possible.
• Based at St Kilda Town Hall close to great shops, coffee and beaches! 

About the City of Port Phillip

We are a vibrant and diverse inner-city council stretching 20kms from South to Port Melbourne along the stunning bay beaches down to Elwood and out to St Kilda East with around 1000 people who all work together to deliver more than 100 programs and services to our engaged community of residents, businesses and visitors. 

What does that mean? Think, childcare, libraries, parks, recreation, waste rubbish collection, road maintenance, family and youth services, property & assets, city planning & development, customer experience, digital technology, governance, people, culture and safety, and of course South Melbourne Market!  City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation

About the Role

An exciting and rare permanent opportunity has become available within our Safety and Wellbeing team here at the City of Port Phillip. The role of Health and Safety Advisor will see you take the lead on an interesting portfolio with exposure to contractor safety, psychosocial safety, teams with high and complex risk profiles and development of prevention initiatives. 

Reporting to the Head of Safety and Wellbeing, you will continue to develop our commitment and dedication to Safety which is supported and committed to by all across the organisation. 

This role will see you 

• Partner with people leaders across the organisation to proactively support the implementation of the Safety management system framework across Council
• Provide specialist advice across the organisation including complex risk assessment sand incident investigations
• Contribute to the development and implementation of prevention initiatives including supporting the child safety framework
• Deliver and support key governance activities such as internal audit and assurance initiatives

To succeed in this role you will bring

• Expert stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to connect with people leaders at all levels within an organisation.
• Well-developed understanding of legislation, regulations, frameworks, policies and practices associated with Health and Safety
• Experience in developing prevention initiatives and implementation plans
• Experience in a fast paced environment with a commitment to continuous improvement
• A collaborative approach to embedding organisation wide change and improving service and community outcomes.
• Qualification in Safety and/or diverse and extensive experience across complex organisations

Our work environment  

We love what we do and are all proud to work at the City of Port Phillip. Yes, we are local council, and we are one with vibrancy, passion and ambition who are a welcoming, health conscious, diverse and inclusive. Our Main location at the iconic St Kilda Town Hall offers a heritage and modern open plan hub to work from where people can collaborate and develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.  

Proudly as one we all work together, and grow together, thinking creatively and strategically with courage, integrity, and accountability to put our community first.  

What’s in it for you 

• We offer a hybrid working model with our core setup being 50-60% in the office depending on team requirements and welcome further conversation to meet your working style and needs
• Be supported and empowered to be your best by a passionate leadership team that encourages collaboration and innovation
• Discounted fitness membership with access to over 260+ gyms, pools, group classes and facilities across Melbourne for you and your family!
• Our work hubs are located close to our very own Child Care centres making accessing childcare a breeze!
• Career development opportunities within your team and/or across council plus a great study assistance allowance of up to $4000 per year per person and 6 hours per week study leave (on approved courses only)
• Flexible working conditions, an active social club, supportive health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Our very own Pride Network, that helps create an environment where each and every person can feel safe, welcomed, seen, and supported to bring their whole selves to work
• 20 weeks paid parental leave and our pioneering 24 weeks paid leave for single parents

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations 

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and
• Sufficient proof of their identity.
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
• Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).

How to Apply

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All applicants must provide a Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback

Further information can be obtained by contacting Karen Lyons, Head of Safety and Wellbeing, via email on [email protected] 

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 25 May 2025

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability. 

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Dave Crichton (Head of Recruitment, Workforce Systems and Experience) on phone 0421 757 521 or email: [email protected]