Band 7 SalaryRange: $111,****** - $124,****** per year
Hybrid workingarrangements, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office as part of ourapproach to collaboration and team connection.
We're looking for an experienced and influential safetyleader to join our People and Culture team as Coordinator Safety and Wellbeing.
In this critical leadership role, you'll driveorganisational safety strategy, lead specialist safety and wellbeing services,and champion a culture where our people can thrive safely every day. Partneringclosely with leaders across the organisation, you will provide expert advice,influence strategic outcomes, ensure legislative compliance, and support thehealth, safety and wellbeing of our workforce and community.
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a specialist team,shape organisational culture, and make a lasting impact across one ofGippsland's largest and most diverse organisations.
Why Join Us at Council?
When you join Latrobe City Council, you'll make a realimpact in your community while working in an inclusive, supportive and childsafe environment that values your growth and wellbeing.
We offer:
Opportunitiesto support your learning, development and career progression
Acollaborative team workplace where you'll feel supported and connected
Meaningfulwork where you can make a difference in the community
Apositive and inclusive workplace culture
Flexibleworking arrangements to support your work-life balance
Join a team that supports you to thrive and empowers you togrow your career, right here in the heart of Gippsland.
What You'll Be Doing
LeadCouncil's Safety and Wellbeing function, including workplace health andsafety, injury management and child safety services
Providestrategic advice and expert guidance to leaders on safety, compliance,risk management and workplace wellbeing initiatives.
Monitorand report on organisational compliance with OHS, injury management andchild safety legislation, policies and procedures.




Lead,mentor and develop a specialist team while driving a positive andproactive safety culture across the organisation.
Analysesafety and wellbeing data, prepare reports and provide recommendations tosupport informed organisational decision-making.
Coordinatecontinuous improvement initiatives, policy reviews and organisationalsafety programs that deliver positive outcomes for employees and thecommunity.
About You
You are an experienced safety and wellbeing professional whothrives on influencing positive organisational outcomes. You are a strategicthinker with a passion for creating safe, healthy and inclusive workplaces andhave the confidence to provide trusted advice to leaders at all levels.
You bring strong technical knowledge, excellent stakeholderengagement skills and a proven ability to lead teams, drive cultural change andnavigate complex legislative environments. Most importantly, you are committedto fostering a workplace where safety and wellbeing are embedded in everythingwe do.
Key Selection Criteria
Demonstratedexperience in the management of OHS functions within Local Government or asimilarly large and complex organisation.
Provenability to provide professional advice and guidance relating tocompliance, risk management, WorkCover, return to work and child safetymatters.
Stronganalytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate,assess and resolve complex safety issues.
Proveninterpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability todevelop productive working relationships across all organisational levels.
Demonstratedbusiness acumen,



including the ability to prepare high-quality reports,correspondence and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
Essential Qualifications
Anappropriate tertiary qualification in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)and substantial experience in a related role; or a lesser formalqualification combined with extensive experience in workplace health andsafety, injury management and/or child safety.
CurrentVictorian Driver's Licence.
We encourage applications from candidates with diversebackgrounds and experiences, even if you don't meet every requirement.
Successful applicants will be required to satisfactorilyobtain a National Police Check and Working with Children's Check.
Interested or want to learn more?
Contact Erin Murnane - Manager People and Culture on ***********
All discussions about recruitment at Council areconfidential.
Belonging at Latrobe City Council
At Latrobe City Council, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong. Wehave zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to maintaining a childsafe organisation. Our recruitment practices reflect this. We value diversityand welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences andidentities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitmentprocess and offer support through our Indigenous Employment Program forAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For further information,contact ****** or ******** ***. If you requirereasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contactour Careers team at ****** or *********.
I think this version better reflects the seniority of therole and elevates it above a traditional compliance-focused safety position. Itemphasises leadership, culture, influence, strategy and impact, which aretypically the elements that attract high-calibre Band 7 candidates.
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📌 Coordinator Safety & Wellbeing (Victoria)
🏢 LaTrobe City Council
📍 Victoria