Principal WHS Specialist (Ref: 1436)

About the position:

The City has a unique and exciting opportunity for a Work, Health and Safety specialist to join our organisation. We are looking for a driven professional to lead our Work Health & Safety team in the implementation and ongoing continuous improvement of WHS systems.

This position will coordinate the implementation, ongoing maintenance and improvement of the City WHS system and practices, and contribute to effective safety, health and wellbeing planning and performance management across the organisation.

This is a full time, five (5) year fixed term position with the possibility of extension.

Key accountabilities:

- Support the effective implementation of the WHS management system and champion for driving a high safety culture throughout Council.

- Support the development, review and continuous improvement of the WHS and Injury Management systems, and practices to ensure standards would comply with the self- insurance framework and legislative requirements.

- Actively participate in the People Safety & Wellbeing team to drive safety performance across Council, identify and recommend health, safety and environment training and development activities and promotions.

- Ensure compliance with relevant federal, state, local and statutory regulations including the requirements of the Code of Conduct, EEO principles, the Work Health and Safety Act and the Local Government Act.

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 Natalie Hope, Manager People, Safety & Wellbeing on (08) •••• •936.

Position requirements:





The City is seeking a self-motivated Principal WHS Specialist with comprehensive experience implementing WHS Systems and ensuring organisational compliance to WHS legislation. Ideally the successful applicant will possess a degree in Work Health & Safety and relevant experience or lesser qualification with extensive experience.

Comprehensive experience leading a Work, Health & Safety team is a must, and demonstrated experience collaborating with leadership teams are highly regarded.

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

Remuneration and benefits:

This role is offered as a five (5) year fixed term contract. A salary package of up to $169,268.74 per annum or $76.48 per hour will be offered commensurate with 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)

- 27 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. With a 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 opportunity employer with solid 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:

1. Extensive diverse experience in the practical application of WHS 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;

2. Effective understanding and proficiency in applying the underlying principles and standards of WHS including the interpretation of legislation and Australian Standards;

3. 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; and

4. Excellent analytical, evaluation and problem-solving skills enabling research and provision of technical advice and assessments in various workplaces.

Applications close 4pm Tuesday 8 September 2026.

Ross McKim

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

📌 Principal WHS Specialist (Geraldton)
🏢 City of Greater Geraldton
📍 Geraldton