03/08/2026

17/08/2026

$101,717.20 - $118,986.40

Permanent - Part Time

Administration Building Lismore and Gallans Road Ballina

Health and Safety

Rous has entered an exciting new chapter, bringing all operations together under one roof at our brand-new, purpose-built facility in Ballina.

As a regional leader in water supply, flood mitigation, and environmental management we’re proud to serve the Northern Rivers community through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. Our new headquarters reflects our forward-thinking culture, a space designed to inspire connection, wellbeing, and excellence in everything we do.

We’re building a workplace where fresh ideas thrive, people feel valued, and every role contributes to a cleaner, greener, and more resilient future for our region.

If you’re looking to make a meaningful career move, one that balances professional growth with purpose and lifestyle, Rous is the place to do it.

Job Description

We are seeking a Health and Wellbeing Business Partner to lead and manage our employee wellbeing initiatives in the support of a safe, healthy and engaged workforce. You will be an experienced health and wellbeing skilled with excellent communication skills, the ability to influence leaders and have a passion for building protected and healthy workplaces.

About Rous

Our new site has brought together all Council operations under one roof, creating a agile, collaborative, and future-focused workplace. Located on a spacious 71-hectare site, the facility has been designed with staff wellbeing, sustainability, and operational excellence in mind. Rous has an operational footprint covering 3,000km2. As a county council, we are responsible for providing three specific functions; bulk water supply, weed biosecurity and flood mitigation.

Our value proposition to you:

- A progressive and innovative organisation which is a leader in business improvement




- Work/life balance
- Remuneration from $101,717.20 p.a. - $118,986.40 p.a. pro-rata. Plus statutory superannuation currently 12%
- Annual salary reviews and gazetted salary increases relevant to attractive award entitlements
- Work for the organisation that supplies the best tasting drinking water in New South Wales
- Structured training and development tailored to your interests
- Mentorship from experienced staff and culturally safe support
- Access to Flare Benefits – including lifestyle discounts and financial wellbeing tools
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential support for you and your family
- Fitness Passport – affordable access to gyms and fitness centres across the region
- A workplace that values your voice, your culture, and your potential

Relocating to the region?

The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers is a free service that connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Desired Skills and Experience

Desired Skills and Experience

Your value proposition to us:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in health and safety, health promotion or related discipline
- Demonstrated experience in applying contemporary health and wellbeing initiatives
- Understanding of relevant health and safety legislation and its application
- Robust project management skills
- You will be known for your ability to inspire and motivate others




- Committed to upholding and promoting the highest of health, safety and quality standards

Your average workday will be kept busy by:

- Leading and implementing employee wellbeing strategies and programs.

- Coordinating workers’ compensation claims, injury management, and return to work programs.

- Monitor legislative changes and emerging risks, in the health and wellbeing industry, providing practical guidance and recommendations to leaders across the organisation.

- Coaching leaders in understanding the benefits of workplace health and wellbeing support.

- Partnering with the Health, Safety and Environment Team to deliver cross-function initiatives (including but not limited to, workforce health and wellbeing metrics, injury management, return to work coordination, and drug and alcohol testing) to guide interventions.

This is more than just a move, it’s a transformation.

Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of water and environmental services for our region.

Are you ready to catapult your career?

Click APPLY. For the selection criteria and more information about the position, view the position description. To be considered for the position, it is mandatory that you submit your resume and upload a document that answers the selection criteria. A satisfactory health assessment, including drug screening and a national police history check is a pre-requisite to an offer of employment. Helpful resources to assist in answering selection criteria can be found on the Careers page.

For any queries, please reach out to ***********@rous.nsw.gov.au

Applications close 11:59pm Monday 17 August 2026

Rous County Council is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and diversity across our workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

📌 Health and Wellbeing Business Partner (Lismore)
🏢 Rous County Council
📍 Lismore