Senior Health Safety and Wellbeing Advisor
- Provide hands-on HSW advice and leadership across diverse operations.
- Facilitate risk assessments and lead incident investigations.
- Deliver training and coaching to build safety capability.
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 an experienced Senior Health Safety & Wellbeing Officer to join our team. Reporting to the Manager Health, Safety & Wellbeing, you'll provide hands-on, practical HSW advice, guidance and leadership across Council's diverse field and office-based operations. You'll build capability in our leaders and workers and help drive a Safety Always culture.
To succeed in this role you will have:
- A degree-level qualification in work health and safety, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.
- Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, and formal qualifications in auditing and investigations.
- A current C class driver's licence and Construction Induction (White) Card.
- Thorough knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice and principles, including injury management and workers compensation in NSW.
- Demonstrated experience in risk management, incident investigation, assurance activities, and rehabilitation and return-to-work case management.
- High-level written and verbal communication skills and strong digital literacy, with the ability to turn data into meaningful insights for audiences from field staff to Executive.
On a typical day you'll be:
- Advising leaders, workers and stakeholders on WHS and injury management legislation, codes of practice and Council's HSW policies and procedures.
- Facilitating risk assessments for complex and high-risk activities, and designing and verifying critical controls in the field.
- Leading incident investigations and working with stakeholders to make sure corrective actions are implemented, closed out and effective.
- Managing workers compensation, injury management and recovery-at-work cases, and liaising with our insurer and scheme agent.
- Delivering assurance activities, including critical control checks, audits, inspections and contractor on-site verification.
- Coaching leaders and delivering training, workshops and education programs to build safety and wellbeing capability.
- Analysing safety data to produce HSW performance reporting for the Safety Committee and Executive.
Remuneration and Benefits
Employment Type: Full time, Permanent 35 hours per week
Salary (exclusive of super): Starting in the range of $112,296.82 to $125,694.47 depending on skills and experience
Opportunity for performance-based increase available achieving agreed goals.
This role also qualifies for a Leaseback or Vehicle allowance
Benefits:
- PPE provided
- Flexible work arrangements - hybrid working and flexi-time
- Discounted gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
- Candidates relocating to the region have access to The Welcome Experience
- Opportunities for learning and development and internal career progression
- Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2026 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 Stuart Robb, Manager Health, Safety and Wellbeing on 0497 836 594.
Interested in Applying?
Click 'Apply now' to create an account and complete the application form. You'll be asked to answer questions relating to the essential requirements found in the position description and upload a copy of your resume and cover letter.
Documents should be submitted in PDF format.
Applications Close: Sunday 11 October 2026 at 11:30pm
At Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the vibrant community we serve—where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to thrive.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact us at jobs@pmhc.nsw.gov.au.We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Notes:
Suitable candidates may be placed on an eligibility list for future identical positions for 6 months or a talent pool for similar positions for a period of 12 months.
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