Health Safety and Wellbeing Advisor (Triabunna)

**Band 5, Municipal Officer
- Glamorgan Spring Bay Council Enterprise Agreement**

**$100,000 to $110,000, plus 18.5% Super**

Glamorgan Spring Bay Council is seeking a passionate and proactive Work Health, Safety & Wellbeing Officer to lead and strengthen our approach to workplace safety, injury management and staff wellbeing across the organisation.

This is more than a compliance role, it’s an opportunity to influence culture, build trust, and embed safety and wellbeing as part of everyday practice in a community-focused Council.

**About the Role**

You’ll balance hands-on safety work with strategic input, helping leaders and staff create a workplace where people feel safe, supported and confident to speak up.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Developing and maintaining WHS and Workers Compensation policies, procedures and systems
- Managing Workers Compensation claims and return-to-work processes
- Monitoring incidents, hazards and near misses, identifying trends and recommending practical solutions
- Delivering engaging inductions and WHS training across a diverse workforce
- Conducting site inspections, audits and risk assessments
- Supporting leaders to understand their WHS responsibilities and foster psychologically safe teams
- Contributing to emergency management planning and continuous improvement initiatives
- Supporting broader people and culture initiatives in partnership with HR

**About You**

You’re a safety professional who understands that great WHS is as much about people and culture as it is about legislation and systems.

You bring:

- Tertiary qualifications in WHS and solid experience in a similar role
- Solid knowledge of the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 and Workers Compensation legislation
- Experience managing injury management and return-to-work programs
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with staff at all levels
- A practical, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to work both independently and collaboratively
- A genuine commitment to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace culture

**Essential**:

- Certificate IV (minimum) or Diploma in WHS
- Current driver’s licence

**Desirable**:

- Internal auditing qualification
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- Experience in injury management and rehabilitation support

**Why Join Us?**

At Glamorgan Spring Bay Council, our vision is to be prosperous, vibrant and inclusive
- a place where people want to live, work and visit. You’ll be part of a collaborative organisation where your expertise will directly influence staff wellbeing, safety outcomes and organisational culture.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a role that blends safety leadership with people-focused wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information about this position, please contact Ms Tracy Ferguson, HR Business Partner, on **03 6256 4777, 9**am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (not including public holidays)

**Applications close: Friday 13 February 2026**

Pre-employment checks, including referee checks and a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing), will be required.

Job Snapshot
- Employer: Glamorgan Spring Bay
- Job Type: Full Time Permanent
- Location: Triabunna, TAS
- Region: Rural/Other
- Date Posted: 3/02/2026
- Closing Date: 13/02/2026
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