Work Health Safety and Risk Advisor

(Full-Time Permanent Role)

• Do you have experience in Work Health Safety, Risk Management, or both, and want to make a meaningful impact in a local government setting?
• Bring your skills to a role that is enhancing and delivering a proactive safety and risk culture across the organisation.
• Be part of a positive workplace culture, helping to ensure safe environments for staff and the community.

About the role:

Working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, the Work Health Safety and Risk Advisor plays a critical role in supporting the creation, implementation and ongoing management of Council’s safety and risk systems. Working in partnership with the Work Health Safety and Risk Business Partner and the People and Culture team, this position ensures legislative compliance and contributes to a proactive and integrated approach to WHS and Risk across Council.

Council is currently overhauling and implementing a new suite of work health safety and risk policy, procedures, processes and documentation. This is an exciting time for someone who has a passion and holds experience for supporting the safety and wellbeing, including risk mitigation strategies in the workplace.

You will be responsible for a broad range of duties, including: 

• Administration of WHS management system (Skytrust).
• Development and maintenance of WHS records and documentation.
• Managing data and reports.
• Leading the coordination  of agendas, minutes and actions for WHS and Risk meetings.
• Providing WHS and Risk support and guidance to Council activities and projects.
• Undertaking audits and workplace/site inspections.
• Supporting workers through hazard and incident reporting and risk assessment processes providing advice on risk controls.
•  Oversight of  Council's risk/hazard profile. 

The Work Health Safety and Risk Advisor will maintain and oversee operational risk initiatives, supporting the Work Health Safety and Risk Business Partner in strategic risk, organisational risk management, emergency management and business continuity planning.

Your ability to think laterally, manage competing priorities, uphold high standards of documentation, and work collaboratively across departments will be essential to the success of this role.

About you:

You are an experienced and passionate WHS and/or Risk professional who has the desire to learn, takes initiative, demonstrates a high level of accuracy and communicates effectively across all levels of the organisation.

We are seeking someone who has:

• Demonstrated experience in a Work Health Safety or Risk Management role, or a combination of both.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures and the ability to apply them in a practical context. 
• Proven capability in preparing and maintaining accurate records, reports, agendas and meeting minutes.
• Proficiency with WHS management systems such as Skytrust, as well as Microsoft Office applications.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence, educate and support staff.
• Strong understanding and practical implementation of safe systems of work.
• Strong time management, administration and organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

About the Whyalla City Council:

As a multifunctional regional Council, we manage Childcare services, Library, Airport, Cemetery, Crematorium, Infrastructure and recreational facilities including a Visitor Information Centre. 

We are a progressive Council, committed to the pursuit of excellence and are always looking for opportunities to improve the quality of life for our community, now and into the future.

We stand by and embrace our core values in delivering our each and every one of our services: We Care, We Work Together, We are Committed and We Own It.

About the benefits:

• Competitive salary + 12% Superannuation with the ability to salary sacrifice
• Excellent Enterprise Agreement benefits with above award rates
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Provision for uniform
• Employee Assistance Program and Well-being Support
• Special Pandemic Leave and Family and Domestic Violence support
• Commuting to work when living in Whyalla is no more than 15 minutes
• Rostered day off per month

About Whyalla, South Australia:

The City of Whyalla is one of the largest regional cities in South Australia – it’s a culturally diverse community, home to just over 21,000 people. Whyalla offers first-class facilities with a relaxed lifestyle, all set amongst gorgeous natural scenery – an ideal blend between the outback and the sea. Whyalla is a welcoming community with a well-established industry and retail base. Its residents enjoy a comfortable lifestyle with plenty of amenities, events and activities – everything is less than 10 minutes away. It also features the new state-of-the-art Whyalla Secondary College, along with the University of South Australia and TAFE campuses offering tertiary progression.

So be sure to Unearth Your Next Step right here in Whyalla – we’re waiting for you!

Further Information:

For more information in relation to position responsibilities refer to the following: 

• Work Health Safety and Risk Advisor PD

Enquiries can be directed to Ellisha Papoulis, Work Health Safety and Risk Business Partner on 0473 059 486 or ellisha.papoulis@whyalla.sa.gov.au

The salary applicable for this role is in accordance with the South Australian Municipal Salaried Officers' Award and Council’s current Enterprise Agreement, paid at Level 4 commencing at $90,338. 

Apply:

• Applications must include your current resume and cover letter, addressing the about you criteria in the above advert. 
• Applications must be submitted via Council’s recruitment portal. Applications submitted in any other platform will not be accepted.  Scroll down (past the image below) to commence the application process.  Please note, the application process will need to be completed in one session.
• Applications close 9.00am Monday 21 July 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

The Whyalla City Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment free from discrimination and harassment.  We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, youth, and people living with a disability.  All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.  

The Whyalla City Council is committed to providing a smoke, drug, and alcohol-free safe work environment. Our recruitment process includes a medical assessment including a Drug and Alcohol screen, and confirmation of experience/qualifications and may also include competency testing.