WHS Advisor

About the role

This is an exciting full-time, permanent opportunity, based at the Moruya Administration Office. This diverse role is positioned to promote a safety and well-being culture across the organisation.

Your main duties will include:

• Taking a lead role in the development, implementation and review of the WHS Management System.
• Facilitating a proactive/generative safety culture highlighting the importance of task-based risk identification and assessment.
• Conducting and evaluating WHS training across all of Council’s operations, consistent with agreed training strategies for workers.
• Providing professional advice, guidance and assistance to all levels of staff with regard to WHS and chain of responsibility.
• Overseeing and participating in WHS and wellbeing projects to ensure compliance with WHS legislation.
• Ensuring safe working systems are maintained and improved across Council.

The starting salary for this position is $82,379.89 gross per annum plus 11.5% Superannuation. 

To view the complete salary information and prerequisites, please view the Position Description.

About you

We are looking for a committed and experienced WHS professional to play a pivotal role in the development, implementation and maintenance of Council’s WHS Management System, safety programs and initiatives across Council.  Safety will be at the core of everything you do, and you will have strong influencing and negotiation skills, along with a strong customer focus. To be successful, your application will also demonstrate the following:

• Recognised qualification in WHS (e.g. Diploma/Degree in WHS or equivalent accreditation) supported by relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proven ability to successfully apply WHS legislation and an awareness of contemporary WHS practice and industry trends.
• High level skills in both written and oral communication together with a demonstrated ability to communicate to all levels of the organisation.
• Trainer/Assessor qualifications and proven training skills both in the classroom and person to person (essential for entry at higher grade).
• WHS Auditor qualification and experience (essential for entry at higher grade).

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community. Including benefits such as:

• Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

Application process

Eurobodalla Shire Council follows a merit based recruitment and selection process. For help and guidance on how to apply for jobs at Council, please visit our website www.esc.nsw.gov.au or The Job Shop. 

To apply for this position, you will need to:

• Provide your cover letter highlighting your skills and experience
• Provide your resume detailing your previous work experience
• Complete the form below

To apply for this position, please complete the form below or go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page if you found this vacancy via a job search website.

If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Ken Bermingham on 02 4474 1339.

Applications close: Sunday 27 April 2025 at 11:00pm.

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:
As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight. 

Eurobodalla Shire Council embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disability. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, supportive recruitment process. Please contact us on 02 4474 7378 or via [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable application process.

Eurobodalla Shire Council is committed to building an inclusive culture where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and identities are celebrated. We know we perform at our best when we are empowered to be ourselves, and that this, in turn, enables our future success as an organisation.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

Please note there is no ability to save your application partway through. Please ensure you have enough time to complete your application prior to starting, by considering and preparing your answers to the selection criteria questions shown below in advance.