The WHS Officer plays a vital role in fostering a proactive, risk-awaresafety culture across all Council operations by embedding behavioural safetyleadership and promoting active consultation.

Operating as a practical advisor and coach, the position supports theimplementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Work Health andSafety Management System (WHSMS) through direct, on-the-ground engagement withworkers, supervisors, and managers.

By assisting with the development of risk assessments, safe systems ofwork, and targeted safety initiatives, the role empowers operational leaders toconfidently own and execute their WHS responsibilities.

Additionally, the WHS Officer actively drives organisationalaccountability and compliance by contributing to essential daily safetyactivities, including staff meetings, toolbox talks, workplace inspections,incident reviews, training support, and internal audits.

ESSENTIAL:

- Certificate IV in Work, Health and Safety(WH&S;) and/or minimum 2 years’ experience working in the Work Health andSafety field
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- Knowledge of the Work Health and Safety Act andRegulations.
- Knowledge of the development and implementationof a WHSMS
- Understand the role of the SafeWork NSW
- Understand the risk management practices andsound practical application of the Hierarchy of Controls.
- Experience in working with a diverse workplacewith both high and low WHS risk environments.
- Organisation, project and time management skillscombined with the ability to work unsupervised, handling competing prioritiesto adapt to fluctuating workloads and changing priorities.
- Strong computer literacy with experience in allMS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint),



and safety management systems

DESIRABLE:

- Diploma of Work Health and safety (WHS)
- Experience in Design / modify work practices toachieve strategic WHS and operational targets.
- Return to Work Coordinator Training
- Experience in relationship building skills andexperience to facilitate the development of relationships with key internal andexternal stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to apply initiative and problem solve onissues encountered in day-to-day activities and in the management/coordinationof service delivery to determine and implement an appropriate course of action.
- Skills and experience in administration with theability to provide high level administrative and project support across the businessunit and/or Group.

SALARY &EMPLOYMENT; CONDITIONS:

- Permanent position, 35 hours per fortnight
- This position is Grade 4, salary range is $80,758 p.a. with progression to $82,774p.a. ondemonstrated competencies, with performance progression to $94,595 p.a, plus 12% Super
- Flexible working hours areavailable.
- Council-provided uniform and personal protectiveequipment (PPE).

Fairfield City Council offers a excellent working environment, where your career development and work life balance matters. We offer a range of benefits including:

- Study assistance including up to 10 days Study Leave
- Wellbeing initiatives including flu vaccination, discounted gym memberships and onsite gym
- Free onsite parking
- Significant leave benefits 10 days Sick/Personal Leave, 5 days MyLeave per year
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years

FURTHER CONTACTS:

Enquiries regarding the position should be directed to CosetteHelou on ***.

CLOSING DATE:

Friday 28 August 2026 at 5:00pm.

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📌 WHS Officer (City of Fairfield)
🏢 Fairfield City Council
📍 City of Fairfield