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Synopsis Health Safety & Wellbeing Officer

Salary Range Band 6 $102,620 - $111,855 plus 12% super (pro rata)

Part-time permanent position (0.8 FTE)

We are a diverse & inclusive council based in St Kilda with a positive culture and flexible working arrangements possible

About City of Port Phillip We are a vibrant and diverse inner-city council stretching 20kms from South to Port Melbourne along the stunning bay beaches down to Elwood and out to St Kilda East with around 1000 people who all work together to deliver more than 100 programs and services to our engaged community of residents, businesses and visitors. What does that mean? Think, childcare, libraries, parks, recreation, waste rubbish collection, road maintenance, family and youth services, property & assets, city planning & development, customer experience, digital technology, governance, people, culture and safety, and of course South Melbourne Market City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.

What’s the role all about Are you passionate about creating safer, healthier workplaces where people can thrive? In this diverse and rewarding role, you will support the delivery and continuous improvement of Council’s health, safety and wellbeing programs. You will contribute to the ongoing improvement and implementation of the safety management system, coordinate wellbeing initiatives, support safety governance processes, and assist with the analysis of safety performance data. You will also participate in incident and hazard management activities, support risk management processes,



and work collaboratively with leaders and employees to promote a positive and proactive safety culture across the organisation.

Ideally, you are a collaborative and solutions-focused professional with sound health and safety knowledge, robust organisational skills, and the ability to learn and utilise digital systems. You enjoy working with a range of stakeholders, have strong attention to detail, and are passionate about supporting positive health, safety and wellbeing outcomes across the organisation.

We have a passionate and driven team who all work together to deliver outcomes that positively benefit our community.

What you might do

Drive continuous improvement to council’s safety management system

Drive continuous improvement through safety data analysis, reporting dashboards and trend monitoring

Coordinate safety, wellbeing and child safety initiatives, reporting and compliance activities

Build strong relationships with stakeholders to support wellbeing and safety programs

Support managers and teams to identify hazards, manage risks and improve safety outcomes as required

Investigate incidents and conduct risk assessments across a diverse range of Council operations as required

Who we are looking for

Qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline will be well regarded

Strong stakeholder engagement,



influencing and communication skills

Experience in a safety role supporting diverse operational environments and risk profiles

Experience using technology and systems to improve safety performance, reporting and processes

Demonstrated capability in incident investigations, risk assessments and legislative compliance

Our work environment We love what we do and are all proud to work at the City of Port Phillip. Yes, we are local council, and we are one with vibrancy, passion and ambition who are a welcoming, health conscious, diverse and inclusive. Our Main location at the iconic St Kilda Town Hall offers a heritage and modern open plan hub to work from where people can collaborate and develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

Proudly as one we all work together, and grow together, thinking creatively and strategically with courage, integrity, and accountability to put our community first.

What’s in it for you

We offer a hybrid working model with our core setup being 50-60% in the office depending on team requirements and welcome further conversation to meet your working style and needs

Be supported and empowered to be your best by a passionate leadership team that encourages collaboration and innovation

Discounted fitness membership with access to over 260+ gyms, pools, group classes and facilities across Melbourne for you and your family

Our work hubs are located close to our very own Child Care centres making accessing childcare a breeze

Career development opportunities within your team and/or across council plus a great s

📌 Health and Safety Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Port Phillip
📍 Melbourne