Applications Close on Wednesday, 5 August 2026
Are you passionate about WHS and ensuring organisations are prepared to respond effectively to emergencies and critical events? Do you love solving problems and thrive when you’re trusted to run your own show? Then this is the role for you.
- Newly created position where safety meets leadership and strategic thinking (internally known as Principal WHS & Emergency Management)
- Lead when it matters most, from everyday prevention to declared emergencies
- Permanent full-time role with flexible working arrangements, including work from home options
- Starting annual wage of $97,977.45 + 15% Employer Superannuation
The Role:
This is a strategic, hands-on position responsible for leading and embedding WHS and emergency management across our organisation, where no two weeks will look the same.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Leading Council’s WHS Management System, driving improvements, updating procedures, and embedding a safety culture of shared ownership and everyday awareness
- Testing, exercising and reviewing Council’s Municipal Emergency Management Plan and supporting processes
- Keeping Council’s Business Continuity Plan up to date so essential services never miss a beat
- Getting out and about, leading risk treatment programs, investigating incidents and running workplace audits
- Coaching and upskilling leaders, embedding safe, prepared, and resilient practices across the board
- Turning data into insight, tracking trends and brief the executive team on what it means for Council
- Stepping into the Municipal Coordinator role and leading Council’s response when an emergency is declared
- Representing Council on regional and state emergency management committees and forums
What You will Bring:
To thrive in this role, you will have the following:
- A relevant qualification in WHS, emergency management or a related field or relevant practical experience
- Sound working knowledge of WHS and emergency management legislation, with the ability to apply it practically
- High-level communication, consultation and negotiation skills, and the ability to connect with stakeholders at every level
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
- Confidence with digital systems (Microsoft 365, WHS platforms, ArcGIS) and using data to inform recommendations
- Experience coordinating emergency response, recovery and business continuity planning
- A resilient, self-starting approach, comfortable working autonomously and staying steady under pressure
- A track record of driving process improvements and leading change, backed by sound emotional intelligence and judgement
What’s on offer
- A genuinely broad, newly created role with the opportunity to refine processes, improving Council’s ability to serve our community
- A supportive, forward-thinking team and a culture of continuous improvement
- Enjoy monthly rostered days off and flexible working arrangements
- Access to personalised development plans and ongoing learning and development
How to Apply
Does this sound like you?
To be considered for this role your application must include a resume and short-form application addressing why you are the right candidate for this role. The recruitment process includes video interviews and psychometric testing. The preferred candidate will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check.
Applications that fail to provide a short-form application will not be considered.
For further information on this position contact Raelene Watson, Acting Director People & Corporate Services, on (03) 6264 0300.