WHS Manager

We are looking for a WHS Manager to join our team and
drive our safety culture.

Over the past four years, Armidale Regional Council has been on a journey of significant change. Our goal is to be a high performing business and we all understand that achieving that will take time and an ongoing commitment to continuous improvement.

Values and behaviours are central to this path. Our culture has been built around these foundations and this remains our number one priority. Anyone joining our team needs to understand our journey and be able to get on board, live our values, call others out where they aren’t and ‘walk the talk’.

About You

The opportunity to join Council and lead the charge in fostering a safety-first culture needs a dynamic individual
who is both hands-on and strategic, capable of rolling up their sleeves while charting the course of our workplace health and safety initiatives. 

As Manager, you will be leading a small team of safety and Return to Work (RTW) professionals, guiding their development and amplifying their impact in supporting employee wellbeing, ensuring our workplaces are not only compliant but nurturing environments where every individual thrives.

If you're a passionate safety professional, possess a keen eye for risk, and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join us in shaping a safer Council.

What you can expect to do day to day

Reporting to the Executive Manager People & Culture, the WHS Manager will support the implementation of Council's health and safety objectives by driving cultural change and continuous improvement in work health and safety across all Council operations. This role plays a critical part in communicating and engaging with staff, contractors and key stakeholders, providing a high level of technical expertise and advice on matters relating to safety throughout the organisation. You will also provide support and guidance through coaching and mentoring of employees and management on WHS requirements and principals.

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 include a covering letter and a CV. We also want you to upload a video of yourself (no longer than 3 minutes*) answering the following:

• Briefly introduce yourself,
• Tell us about something you have done that you are really proud of, and tell us
• What do you believe are the 3 biggest challenges in creating a safety culture and how have you overcome these?

*Please note only .mov, .mp4, .wmv, and and avi. files are accepted with a size limit of 50mb.

Please note:

• Only the five (3 written, 2 video) questions 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 package from $128,363 per annum, based on a 35-hour week.
• Assistance with relocation expenses
• Flexible working provisions and a 9-day fortnight
• Long service leave after 5 years and generous leave entitlements
• Gym discounts

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

• If you would like further information on the role, please contact Annie Harris, Executive Manager People & Culture on 02 6770 3684 for a confidential discussion.
• Armidale Regional Council is an inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on 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.