Health and Safety Advisor

• Salary Range Band 7 $107,570 - $120,376 plus 11.5% Super
• 12 month part time (0.6) with flexible working arrangements possible.
• Based at St Kilda Town Hall close to great shops, coffee and beaches! 

Join Our Team as a Health & Safety Advisor – 12 Month Contract

Are you a safety professional ready to make a real impact? The City of Port Phillip has an exciting 12-month opportunity for a Health and Safety Advisor to join our Safety and Wellbeing team.

This role goes beyond compliance – you’ll work closely with the Head of Safety and Wellbeing to lead a varied portfolio in Community Services and Family, Youth and Children’s Services, while also contributing to key initiatives across our People, Culture and Safety department.

What You'll Be Doing

• Partner with leaders: Support people leaders to implement and embed the Safety Management System across the organisation.
• Provide expert advice: Deliver guidance on complex risk assessments, incident investigations, and other health and safety matters.
• Support prevention: Help develop and roll out practical initiatives, including those that support our child safety framework.
• Support governance: Assist with internal audits and assurance activities to maintain strong oversight.

What You Bring

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills – able to connect and work effectively with people at all levels.
• Solid knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and policies related to health and safety.
• Practical experience in developing and implementing prevention initiatives.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
• A collaborative approach to helping embed positive change and improve outcomes.
• Relevant qualifications or substantial experience in safety or related fields.

About the City of Port Phillip

We are a vibrant and diverse inner-city council stretching 20kms from South to Port Melbourne along the stunning bay beaches down to Elwood and out to St Kilda East with around 1000 people who all work together to deliver more than 100 programs and services to our engaged community of residents, businesses and visitors. 

What does that mean? Think, childcare, libraries, parks, recreation, waste rubbish collection, road maintenance, family and youth services, property & assets, city planning & development, customer experience, digital technology, governance, people, culture and safety, and of course South Melbourne Market!  City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation

Culture 

We love what we do and are all proud to work at the City of Port Phillip. Yes, we are local council, and we are one with vibrancy, passion and ambition who are a welcoming, health conscious, diverse and inclusive. Our Main location at the iconic St Kilda Town Hall offers a heritage and modern open plan hub to work from where people can collaborate and develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.  

Proudly as one we all work together, and grow together, thinking creatively and strategically with courage, integrity, and accountability to put our community first.  

Benefits

• We offer a hybrid working model with our core setup being 50-60% in the office depending on team requirements and welcome further conversation to meet your working style and needs
• Be supported and empowered to be your best by a passionate leadership team that encourages collaboration and innovation
• Discounted fitness membership with access to over 260+ gyms, pools, group classes and facilities across Melbourne for you and your family!
• Our work hubs are located close to our very own Child Care centres making accessing childcare a breeze!
• Career development opportunities within your team and/or across council plus a great study assistance allowance of up to $4000 per year per person and 6 hours per week study leave (on approved courses only)
• Flexible working conditions, an active social club, supportive health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Our very own Pride Network, that helps create an environment where each and every person can feel safe, welcomed, seen, and supported to bring their whole selves to work
• 20 weeks paid parental leave and our pioneering 24 weeks paid leave for single parents
• Access to novated leasing and salary sacrificed technology

Important Pre-Employment Requirements 

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences
• Sufficient proof of right to work in Australia, and Sufficient proof of identity
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider
• Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).

So, what’s next?  

Hit that APPLY button now! 

All applicants must provide a Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Please submit; 

• Resume – latest and detailed version
• Cover letter no longer than 2 pages that captures your response to the Key Selection Criteria found on the Positions Description.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.. 

Further information can be obtained by contacting Karen Lyons, Head of Safety and Wellbeing, via email on karen.lyons@portphillip.vic.gov.au.

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 22 June 2025. 

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability. 

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact David Crichton (Head of Recruitment, Workforce Systems and Experience) on phone 0421 757 521 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

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