Health Safety & Wellbeing Advisor (2025-156)

Job Description

About The Opportunity At PMHC every employee plays a part in ensuring we work together to achieve positive outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Health Safety & Wellbeing Advisor to join our team. This role focuses on providing expert advice and support to deliver Council's strategic objectives, mitigate safety risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a safe culture. Key Responsibilities Partner with leaders and staff on Health, Safety, and Wellbeing initiatives. Develop and implement policies, procedures, and assurance activities. Prepare and deliver reports and recommendations. Lead incident investigations and manage health and wellbeing, injury management, and workers' compensation cases. Analyze data and present meaningful reports. Promote safety awareness and continuous improvement. To Succeed In This Role You Will Have Diploma in WHS or ability to attain it. Extensive knowledge of WHS legislation and practices. Audit and investigation qualifications or ability to attain them. Experience in rehabilitation and return to work. High computer literacy, especially with Microsoft Office and safety reporting tools like DoneSafe. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proactive approach to finding efficiencies and improvements. Remuneration And Benefits Employment Type: Full time, Permanent 35 hours per week Salary (exclusive of super): In the range of $84,727 to $98,467 depending on skills and experience This role also qualifies for tool of trade allowance. Benefits Flexible work arrangements - hybrid working and flexi-time Discounted gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport Career development opportunities Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2023 plus annual salary review Long service leave after 5 years Generous employee assistance program Salary packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements. About The Port Macquarie Hastings Region The region is one of Australia's most enviable locations. We boast a stunning hinterland, kilometres of pristine beaches, national parks, playgrounds, sporting facilities, restaurants, galleries, theatres and a genuine community vibe. The Mid-North Coast is perfect for hiking, surfing, camping, fishing, exploration, sports, arts, theatre, food and wine. Questions? If you would like to know more about this opportunity or have any questions about the role please contact Nathan Back, Health Safety and Wellbeing Manager on (02) 6581 8191. Interested in Applying? Please complete the application form below and attach a cover letter addressing key requirements of the role no greater than 2 pages, then upload with a copy of your resume. You will find the position description when you apply for the role. You may find it helpful to write your response to the questions in a word document then copy/paste this into the application form once you are ready to submit your application. Applications Close: Sunday 9 March 11:30pm Notes Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12 months. Please upload documents in PDF format. We often ask our preferred applicants to complete pre-employment checks. This may include: Reference Checks; National Criminal Police Check; Medical Assessment; Qualification Verification; Working with Children Check Verification. PMHC's recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting an application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes. Email communication notifications are used for but not limited to: application received, interview booking tools, confirmation of interview, request for references/more information, delay notifications, testing/assessments (aptitude/psychometric/industry specific) and application outcomes (unsuccessful before or after interview). Please regularly check your 'junk mail' or ensure our email address and Pulse email is set to 'trustworthy'. Port Macquarie Hastings Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. #J-18808-Ljbffr