The Opportunity
Uralla Shire Council has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced Work Health and Safety (WHS) Advisor to join our team on a permanent full‑time basis.
Reporting to the Manager People and Wellbeing, this role is responsible for facilitating the development, implementation, integration and ongoing monitoring of Council’s Work Health and Safety management system, policies, procedures and practices.
Working closely with managers, frontline staff and contractors, the WHS Advisor provides practical guidance, education and leadership to support day‑to‑day WHS activities, promote safe behaviours and ensure compliance with legislative and organisational requirements. The role plays a key part in strengthening a proactive safety culture across the organisation.
To view the full core requirements for the position, please Review the Position Description
Candidate Profile
Our ideal candidate will hold formal qualifications in Work Health and Safety or have equivalent relevant experience in a similar role.
You will be an effective communicator with well‑developed interpersonal skills, able to work collaboratively with a diverse workforce and adapt your approach to varying operational environments.
Experience across multiple industries, including construction or high‑risk work environments, will be highly regarded. You will take a practical and integrated approach to WHS, risk management, internal audit and continuous improvement, and demonstrate initiative and innovation in strengthening safety awareness and frameworks.
The position requires regular field‑based work across Council operations, so a willingness to work on the ground, travel locally and utilise technology effectively is essential.
What we Offer
This is a permanent full‑time position working a 35‑hour week (9‑day, 70‑hour fortnight), offering variety, challenge and an interesting scope of work across Council’s diverse operations.
In return for your skills, commitment and contribution, Uralla Shire Council is offering a competitive commencing salary of $108,134 plus superannuation, in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023, with annual legislated award increases.
You will be welcomed into a supportive, collaborative and social workplace, where teamwork is valued and staff actively support one another to achieve shared outcomes.
Council also offers access to a range of benefits and great working conditions, including:
Uralla Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
Council recognises the unique skills and attributes demonstrated by service personnel in their service to our country and applications from ex-service personnel are welcome. The Local Government Rank to Grade Guide was developed to help both hiring managers and veterans understand how ADF skills and experience align with public sector jobs. You can use this guide as a tool to help you identify where your skills and qualifications align you to. For further information, and to access this guide, please click Here.
For further information about our Council, please review the Uralla Shire Council Candidate Brochure
For More Information
Please contact Manager People and Wellbeing, Felicity Stace - 02 6778 6308
Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.
