Health and Safety Officer

Job No: MCC6602534

Location: MidCoast NSW

Employment Status: Permanent, Full time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 21 Nov 2025 AEDT

The role

Are you passionate about workplace safety and supporting others to work safely every day?

We’re looking for a motivated Health and Safety Officer to join our Organisational Strategy and People team.

In this role, you’ll provide practical support, advice, and system expertise to help embed safe work practices across all areas of Council. You’ll assist with workplace inspections, system administration (including the new DoneSafe platform), WHS reporting, and the coordination of training and awareness activities.

This position is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a genuine interest in creating a positive safety culture.

Key focus areas:

Supporting the day-to-day delivery of WHS systems and processes
Coordinating training and maintaining WHS records and registers
Assisting with incident, hazard and risk reporting
Promoting safety awareness and positive reporting culture across Council

Essential requirements:

Qualifications and/or experience in WHS or a related field
Sound knowledge of WHS legislation and safe work practices
Strong administration and system skills (WHS management systems experience preferred)
Current Class C Driver’s Licence and NSW White Card

Salary: This position is a Grade 7 position within our Salary System.

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date: Friday 21 November 2025 at 11.30 pm.

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Health and Safety Officer

Job No: MCC6602534 Location: MidCoast NSW Employment Status: Permanent, Full time No. of Vacancies: 1 Closing Date: 21 Nov 2025 AEDT

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About MidCoast Council

Job No: MCC6602534

Location: MidCoast NSW

Employment Status: Permanent, Full time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 21 Nov 2025 AEDT