Senior Advisor, Work Health and Safety

Job Description

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Senior Advisor, Work Health & Safety
Permanent Full-Time
Location: Yass, NSW (within easy reach of Canberra)
Remuneration negotiable + leaseback vehicle

Lead with integrity. Deliver strategic impact. Make a difference in a thriving regional community. Yass Valley Council is seeking a seasoned work health & safety professional to step into a pivotal leadership role as Senior Advisor – Work Health & Safety. This is an outstanding opportunity to shape Work Health & Safety across a progressive and community-focused regional council—just 45 minutes from Canberra.

About the Role
Reporting to the Director of Corporate and Community, you will:

• Work across all sections of Council to promote and provide work, health and safety guidance.
• Provide high-level advice to the executive team and managers to facilitate proactive management of work health & safety.
• Drive continuous improvement of the WHS management system and corporate policies.

This position leads work health & safety guidance across the organisation with hands-on delivery—ideal for a professional who wants to make a lasting impact in local government.

What We Offer

• Remuneration package negotiated with the successful candidate
• Leaseback vehicle with private use
• Flexible work options, including potential for hybrid arrangements
• A supportive workplace culture committed to innovation and improvement
• Professional development opportunities
• A meaningful leadership role in a growing regional council

About You
You are proactive and passionate about Work Health and Safety in the workplace. 
You bring:

• A minimum Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety
• Demonstrated experience in a Work Health & Safety role
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements
• Strong interpersonal skills for problem solving, system analysis, negotiating and work planning
• Experience with WHS Committees, Return to Work Coordination and Early Intervention Program.

About Yass Valley
Yass Valley is located in the heart of the Southern Tablelands and offers the perfect balance of country living and access to metropolitan amenities. With a vibrant community, growing economy and proximity to Canberra, it’s an ideal place to live, work and lead.

How to Apply
Submit your application online by addressing the essential criteria questions and uploading a current copy of your resume.
Applications close: 15 June 2025
For help with your application, contact HR on (02) 6226 9251.
For specific role questions, contact Peta Gardiner, Acting Director Corporate & Community on (02) 6226 1477

Eligibility Requirements
To apply for this position, you must:

• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen or hold a valid visa with permission to work.
• Complete an Identity check – supplying 100 points of identification for verification.
• Be willing to complete an Integrity/Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
• Be willing to complete a pre-employment medical and audiogram.

This position is subject to relevant pre-employment checks and all applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.