WHS Officer

Your expertise in workplace safety can make a real impact.

Apply now to be our next WHS Officer

As a WHS Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of health and safety objectives across all Council operations. You'll actively engage with staff and contractors, providing expert advice and technical expertise on safety matters. Your responsibilities will include implementing innovative safety initiatives and system documents, conducting thorough risk assessments, and supporting detailed incident investigations. With a strong focus on fostering a proactive WHS culture, you'll help ensure the wellbeing of our employees, contractors, volunteers, and visitors.

About you

You excel in high-pressure situations, leveraging your wealth of experience in incident investigation, hazard identification, and the creation of risk assessments and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) to foster safety
across diverse and dynamic work environments—where every day brings new challenges and opportunities.

Your proactive mindset and innovative thinking allow you to anticipate potential issues and develop creative solutions. With a strong focus on balancing site and office-based responsibilities, you excel at working
collaboratively with diverse teams across the council. You are always striving to enhance safety standards and promote proactive WHS culture. Your unwavering dedication to the wellbeing of employees, contractors, volunteers, and visitors makes you an invaluable asset to our team, contributing to a dynamic and secure working environment.

Working in this role, safety is paramount. You will come to work with a ‘can do’ attitude and a preparedness to ‘walk the talk’.

Council is focused on developing a strong culture by embedding values of wellbeing, inclusion, commitment and transparency into everything we do. This is at the heart of how we work. If you are passionate about health and safety and want to make a positive impact and live these values, we want to hear from you!

We want to hear about you! So in your application, tell us about...

• Why do you want to work at Armidale Regional Council?
• What makes you the best person for the role?
• Your qualifications and experience relevant to the role.

Please note:

• Only the three questions above need to be addressed in your application, however your resume and cover letter will be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the Position Description attached to this advertisement.
• You will also be required to attach PDF copies of your qualifications, tickets &/or accreditations to your application.

We want you to enjoy working at Armidale Regional Council as much as we do, so here’s what’s included:

• Salary from $1552.94 per week (plus super) based on a 35-hour week.
• Flexible working provisions and a 9-day fortnight
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Generous leave entitlements
• Gym discounts

Are you ready to be part of reviving the region and join the Waste team?

• If you would like further information on the role, please contact Emma Wyhoon, WHS Manager on 0461 325 799 a confidential discussion.
• Armidale Regional Council is an inclusive employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.
• 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. All applicants who are veterans will be provided with specific feedback on their application if they are unsuccessful. 

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.