Employment type: Full time, Fixed term until October 2027 (parental leave)

Hours per week: 38

Remuneration: Band 6 salary from $104,133.36 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO

Location: Werribee based with potential for a hybrid work arrangement

About the role

As a member of the Health & Safety team within People & Capability, the Health and Safety Partner plays an important role in supporting a safe, healthy and resilient workplace across Wyndham City Council. Working closely with leaders, employees and stakeholders across the organisation, you will help promote a positive safety culture while supporting the delivery of Council's Health and Safety Management System.

Reporting to the Team Leader Health & Safety, you will provide specialist advice, guidance and support on a broad range of workplace health and safety matters. This role contributes to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of Council's health and safety framework and supports the delivery of key initiatives including audits, investigations, training programs, hazard management and risk mitigation activities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a safety professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, influencing positive safety outcomes and working in a diverse operational environment. Utilising your expertise in health and safety legislation, risk management and stakeholder engagement, you will help build capability across the organisation and support safe work practices for our people.

What your day will look like

- Providing practical health and safety advice and support to leaders and employees across the organisation.
- Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of Council's Health and Safety Management System.
- Conducting workplace inspections, ergonomic assessments, incident investigations and risk assessments.
- Assisting with health and safety audits, reporting, training programs and corrective action initiatives.
- Monitoring hazard and incident reporting processes and partnering with stakeholders to drive positive safety outcomes.

What you will bring

- Qualifications in Health and Safety or a related discipline.




- Demonstrated experience working in a health and safety role within a complex organisation.
- Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety legislation, standards and best practice.
- Experience undertaking workplace inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations.
- Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence and build positive working relationships across all levels of an organisation.

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 20 September 2026.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Michael McLean,



Team Leader Health & Safety on [0461 511 571](tel:0461 511 571).

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via [email protected] or [03 9394 6860](tel:03 9394 6860).

Current Wyndham employees who accept a permanent or temporary role of 12 months or more must relinquish any existing casual position with Council, regardless of whether the new role is full-time or part time. Additionally, employees cannot be absent from their substantive position for more than 24 months. If this occurs, they may be required to relinquish or return to their substantive role.

Child Secure Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities.

Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.

📌 Health & Safety Partner (Werribee)
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