IMS Specialist

Location: Tamworth, NSW THE OPPORTUNITY

- Deepen your knowledge, skills and experience in Work Health & Safety
- Play a key role in fostering a positive safety culture across Council
- Flexible working arrangements

COULD THIS BE YOU? We are seeking a motivated and safety-focused professional to work collaboratively with the WHS Team to support the effective implementation of Council's WHS systems, policies and programs. You will provide practical, field-based support across a diverse range of operational areas, assisting business units to identify and manage risks, maintain compliance and contribute to a safe and healthy workplace for employees, contractors and visitors.

The WHS Advisor is responsible for:

- Supporting the WHS Team in monitoring health and safety compliance across the whole organisation;
- Identifying, recording and reporting hazards, incidents and injuries, ensuring timely follow-up and communication with relevant stakeholders;
- Assisting in investigating workplace incidents, analysing contributing factors and recommending practical corrective and preventative actions;
- Conducting health and safety training sessions for management, supervisors and workers;
- Coordinating emergency preparedness, response procedures and first aid arrangements across the organisation;
- Undertaking special WHS projects and improvement initiatives as directed by the WHS Team Leader;
- Assisting with the development of business unit WHS plans and monitoring compliance;
- Inspecting workplaces, related tools and equipment to ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED

- Diploma in Work Health & Safety or similar qualification, or equivalent relevant experience
- WHS Construction Induction Card
- Current Driver Licence
- Willingness to undergo required immunisations including Hepatitis, Tetanus and Q Fever

INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU! For a confidential discussion regarding this position please contact Sophie Boyce, Leader Workplace Relations, [02 6767 5339](tel:02 6767 5339).

Salary range:



Grade 12 - $78,038.27 - $84,440.58 per annum plus 12% superannuation for a 35 hour work week. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation. Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.

Apply Now! Applications Close: 11.59pm Wednesday, 7 October 2026.

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WHY IS IT ‘WORTH’ WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?

For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play! It's Worth It - Lifestyle For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It's Worth It - Community For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It's Worth It - Career For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It's Worth It - Belonging A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK!

Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community.

The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, ‘Blueprint 100’, drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.





Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.

ABOUT OUR REGION The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours’ drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours’ drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.

Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you’d expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a excellent place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.

As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.

Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.

Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and screening processes, click the link below.

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📌 IMS Specialist (Tamworth)
🏢 Tamworth Regional Council
📍 Tamworth