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

Lead when it matters most, from everyday prevention to declared emergencies

Permanent full-time role with adaptable working arrangements, including work from home options

Starting annual wage $97,977.45 + 15% Employer Superannuation

Who are we?

The Huon Valley Council is the southernmost local government area in Australia. The area retains a beauty, charm and heritage-like feel whilst being progressive, innovative and creative, and is only a 30-minute drive from Hobart. Our mission is to work in partnership with the community to improve the quality of life for the people of the Huon Valley by investing in a dynamic, sustainable and equitable future. We believe people who display our Values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Service Excellence, and Continuous Improvement are great employees. We are a forward-thinking organisation responding to the unique and changing needs of our community and people.

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

Skills & Experience

The successful applicant 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

Monthly rostered days off and flexible working arrangements

Access to personalised development plans and ongoing learning and development

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📌 WHS & Emergency Management Coordinator (Hobart)
🏢 Huon Valley Council
📍 Hobart