Work Health & Safety Advisor (Ref: 1380)

About the position:

This role assists in the implementation, ongoing maintenance and review of the City of Greater Geraldton’s WHS Management System and its application to health and safety planning and performance.

This is a full-time, fixed-term opportunity for an initial 12-month period, with the possibility of extension.

Key accountabilities:

- Assist supervisors, employees and project teams in the implementation of the City’s WHS Management System policies, procedures and processes to support compliance with relevant WHS legislation and other requirements.

- Conduct workplace observations, inspections, WHS monitoring and auditing of project, contract and volunteer work activities as required.

- Conduct WHS risk assessments and facilitate operational WHS planning with work teams, including the preparation of SWMS, JHA’S, SWI’s and other risk measures as required throughout the City.

- Support the City system for managing contractors, labour hire and volunteers through site auditing and desktop review of relevant WHS records, practices and information.

- Assist with the reporting, investigation, and review of workplace incidents, injuries, hazards, and near misses, including the identification of root causes and monitoring of corrective actions.

For further information and to view the position description, visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment.

To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Stephen Holmes, Senior Safety Specialist on (08) •••• •842.

Position requirements:

The successful applicant requires previous experience in the practical application of Work Health and Safety principles,



standards and processes in a variety of work settings including the conduct of hazard inspections, audits, risk assessments, accident/incident investigations, tool box meetings, and training and advising internal stakeholders.

Additionally, this position requires comprehensive communication skills with a proven ability to build and sustain partnerships as well as negotiate and influence at all levels in order to continuously improve corporate and operational WHS performance.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

A salary starting from $92,692 per annum or $46.9088 per hour, will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

• Up to 21% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)

• 22 Annual Leave days per annum

• Health & Wellbeing Program

• Flexible working arrangements

• Career opportunities

• Study Assistance

• Centrally located

• Free parking

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. Witha growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful.



You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal prospect employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

Visit the City’s website: www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment to apply for this position.

To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are advised to include the following:

1. A current resume

2. A written response (maximum 1250 characters per criteria) addressing the following selection criteria inclusive of examples to support your claims:

i. Diploma of Work, Health & Safety and relevant experience or lesser qualification with significant experience.

ii. Substantial experience in the application of safety management systems including the conducting of safety audits, contract management, risk management, and incident investigations.

iii. Effective understanding and proficiency in applying the underlying principles and standards of Work Health and Safety including the interpretation of legislation and Australian Standards.

iv. Comprehensive communication skills with a proven ability to build and sustain partnerships as well as negotiate and influence at all levels in order to continuously improve corporate and operational occupational safety and health performance.

Applications close 4pm, Monday 24 August 2026.

Ross McKim

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

📌 Work Health and Safety Advisor (Geraldton)
🏢 City of Greater Geraldton
📍 Geraldton