Safety & Wellbeing Officer

Make Safety Your Superpower — Join Us at the Rural City of Wangaratta

Safety & Wellbeing Officer 

Permanent Part Time | 3 Days - 22.8 hours per week | $37.45 per hour + Super 

Are you passionate about people, wellbeing, and making workplaces safer, healthier, and more positive? At the Rural City of Wangaratta, we’re not just offering a job — we’re offering a meaningful mission.

Why Us?

Located in Victoria’s spectacular high country, Wangaratta is where community and career collide. With a buzzing city culture surrounded by nature’s best, we offer you the chance to build your future while enjoying a work-life balance most only dream of.

We’re a progressive, people-first council that puts health, wellbeing, and safety at the centre of everything we do — for our teams and the people we serve.

About the Role

We're looking for a passionate Safety and Wellbeing Officer to champion our Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) and bring our safety culture to life across all corners of the organisation.

You’ll be a trusted advisor, a supportive collaborator, and a driving force for continuous improvement in all things safety and wellbeing. From policy to people, your impact will be real, felt, and valued.

What You’ll Lead & Support

• Deliver practical advice and tailored support across safety and wellbeing programs.
• Drive proactive health and safety initiatives that go beyond the tick-box.
• Partner with teams to carry out safety audits, risk assessments, and field support.
• Assist with workers’ compensation and general insurance processes.
• Lead conversations that matter — from toolbox talks to leadership meetings.
• Help embed a culture of psychological and physical safety.

What We’re Looking For

• Certificate IV in OHS (or keen to get it – we’ll support you!)
• Knowledge of OHS legislation and regulations.
• Excellent people skills and the ability to collaborate across a diverse workforce.
• Tech-savvy with strong reporting and documentation skills.
• A curious mind, a proactive spirit, and a genuine care for people.

Perks & Benefits

• A welcoming, inclusive culture where your work is seen and celebrated.
• Flexibility to balance your professional goals and personal life.
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression pathways.
• Staff perks like gym discounts, flu shots, and wellbeing programs.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for 24/7 wellbeing support.

Applications close: 3pm Monday, 2 June 2025, although the right candidate may be appointed earlier.

Got questions? Contact Kate Ellett - Acting People and Culture Manager - k.ellett@wangaratta.vic.gov.au.

Ready to shape a safer, stronger workplace?

To apply, please include:

• A tailored cover letter
• Your resume with two current referees
• A letter addressing the key selection criteria
• Copies of your qualifications and licences

We’re proud to be a child-safe and equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Bring your heart. Bring your vision. Bring your commitment to safety.

Join the Rural City of Wangaratta — where community meets opportunity.