ABOUT US

South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership.
We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community.

Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.

Our values – Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence – are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.

ABOUT THE ROLE

South Gippsland Shire Council is seeking an experienced and contemporary Health, Safety and Wellbeing professional to lead the delivery of our workplace safety strategy and foster a positive safety culture across the organisation.

Reporting to the Manager People & Culture, the Coordinator Health, Safety & Wellbeing will lead a dedicated team and provide expert advice, guidance and support to leaders and employees across Council. This influential role is responsible for ensuring Council's health, safety and wellbeing systems, programs and practices and meet legislative requirements while driving continuous improvement and best practice outcomes.

- Full Time Ongoing Position
- Band 8 - $122,701.83 + 12% Superannuation
- Based at various locations across the Shire

As the subject matter expert for Health, Safety and Wellbeing, you will:

- Lead the ongoing development and improvement of Council's Health, Safety & Wellbeing Management System.
- Provide specialist advice on workplace health and safety, injury management, risk management and incident investigations.
- Monitor legislative changes and ensure organisational compliance with relevant OHS legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Analyse health, safety and wellbeing data and provide reporting, insights and recommendations to senior leaders, the Executive Leadership Team, OHS Committee and Audit & Risk Committee.
- Develop, review and implement policies, procedures and frameworks that support safe work practices.
- Oversee workplace inspections, audits,



risk assessments and contractor safety compliance.
- Coordinate Council's emergency management program and evacuation processes.
- Lead and support employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
- Build solid and productive relationships with leaders, employees and stakeholders to promote a proactive safety culture.

ABOUT YOU

You are a strategic and hands-on safety professional who can influence, coach and partner effectively with leaders across a diverse organisation.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline and/or extensive relevant experience.
- Strong knowledge of contemporary OHS legislation, regulations and best practice.
- Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and maintaining health and safety management systems.
- Experience leading safety improvement projects and driving organisational change.
- Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving capabilities.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience using technology and digital systems to improve safety outcomes and operational efficiency.
- A collaborative leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop team members

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US!

- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
- Rostered Days Off offered for full time roles
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
- Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
- Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
- Mentoring,



coaching and secondments
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments
- Family Violence Support and Leave Provisions

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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CLOSING DATE

Applications close 11.59 PM Thursday 17 September 2026.

CONTACT

Enquiries to: Emma Harry, Manager People and Culture on 0428 877 ***

NEXT STEPS

If you would like to become a part of our team at South Gippsland Shire Council, please submit your application.

For further information on our recruitment process please Click Here

All correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be sent to you via email.

Please be advised any representation via an agency will not be considered. Agencies - no need to contact us, we've got this one.

South Gippsland Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and aims to provide all necessary support to ensure that all abilities and backgrounds are not disadvantaged in the recruitment process. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, please feel free to identify yourself as a person with different needs in your application and indicate what type of reasonable adjustment you require. Alternatively you can contact a member of the People & Culture team on 03 5662 9*** and identify the position you are applying for and specify your requirements.

All councillors, employees, students, agency staff, contractors and volunteers are required to act in accordance with equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, harassment, vilification and child safety legislation. South Gippsland Shire Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We all have a responsibility to ensure our workplaces are respectful, safe and inclusive and free of all forms of unlawful and unacceptable behaviours. By applying for this role you agree to the above.

If you are having any issues applying for this position, please call our People & Culture Team on 03 5662 9*** or email **************@southgippsland.vic.gov.au

📌 Coordinator Health Safety and Wellbeing (Leongatha)
🏢 South Gippsland Shire Council
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