Rous has entered an exciting current chapter, bringing all operations together under one roof at our brand-new, purpose-built facility in Ballina.

As a regional leader in water supply, flood mitigation, and environmental management, we’re proud to serve the Northern Rivers community through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. Our new headquarters reflects our forward-thinking culture, a space designed to inspire connection, wellbeing, and excellence in everything we do.

We’re building a workplace where fresh ideas thrive, people feel valued, and every role contributes to a cleaner, greener, and more resilient future for our region.

If you’re looking to make a meaningful career move, one that balances professional growth with purpose and lifestyle, Rous is the place to do it.

We are seeking a energetic and collaborative professional with strong communication skills, sound judgement and a passion for continuous improvement. A focus for this role is championing a positive safety culture, partnering with operational teams, supporting risk and compliance activities, and coordinating innovative health, safety and environmental initiatives that make a real impact across the organisation.

About Rous

Our new site has brought together all Council operations under one roof, creating a dynamic, collaborative, and future-focused workplace. Located on a spacious 71-hectare site, the facility has been designed with staff wellbeing, sustainability, and operational excellence in mind. Rous hasan operational footprint covering 3,000km2. As a county council, we are responsible for providing three specific functions; bulk water supply, weed biosecurity and flood mitigation.

Our value proposition to you:

- Aprogressive and innovative organisation which is a leader in business improvement
- Work/life balance
- 76 hour/9-day fortnight - 26 days off a year
- Remuneration from $87,344.40 p.a.- $102,174.80 p.a.Plus statutory superannuation currently 12%




- Annual salary reviews and gazetted salary increases relevant to attractive award entitlements
- Work for the organisation that supplies the best tasting drinking water in New South Wales
- Structured training and development tailored to your interests
- Mentorship from experienced staff and culturally safe support
- Access to Flare Benefits – including lifestyle discounts and financial wellbeing tools
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential support for you and your family
- Fitness Passport – affordable access to gyms and fitness centres across the region
- A workplace that values your voice, your culture, and your potential

Your value proposition to us:

- You have a passion for building a positive safety culture.

Building trusted relationships and partnering with leaders is second nature to you.

You enjoy identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and performance.

- You apply strong analytical, risk management and problem-solving skills to deliver practical and sustainable outcomes.

Your average workday will be kept busy by:

- Championing initiatives that keep our people safe, healthy and supported
- Partnering with leaders to embed safety and environmental excellence into everyday operations.
- Investigating incidents, managing risks and turning insights into meaningful improvements.
- Delivering practical advice, coaching and training that builds capability and confidence.
- Driving continuous improvement projects that enhance compliance, performance and workplace wellbeing.

This is more than just a move, it’s a transformation.

Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of water and environmental services for our region.

Are you ready to catapult your career?

A satisfactory health assessment, including drug screening and a national police history check is a pre-requisite to an offer of employment.

For any queries, please reach out to ***********@rous.nsw.gov.au

Rous County Council is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and diversity across our workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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📌 Health, Safety and Environment Partner (East Ballina)
🏢 Rous County Council
📍 East Ballina