City of Canada Bay Council

Safety and Wellbeing Officer

• Permanent Full Time
• Attractive salary
• Participate in a 9 Day-Fortnight Scheme

The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.

Our Council is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our community through innovative services and infrastructure, promoting a safe, inclusive, and sustainable environment.

About the role

The Safety and Wellbeing Officer plays a key role within the City Assets Directorate, reporting to the Executive Officer. The Safety and Wellbeing Officer will be responsible for working with City Assets teams to ensure the highest standard of practices in the areas of safety, compliance and employee wellbeing.

About the person

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in safety, health and wellbeing improvement initiatives and possess excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Qualifications in Work Health & Safety or related field
• Demonstrated experience in HSW operational management
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including ability to collaborate, lead and influence
• Ability to prepare HSW documentation through engaging others
• Attention to detail in conducting risk assessments and investigations, including reporting
• Ability to devise and implement systems and processes, as well as continual monitoring
• Proficiency in using software and tools, including HSW reporting platforms
• Current "Class C" Driver’s License
• Preference for experience in local government settings.

What’s on offer

The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include:

• Rostered Days Off (participation in a 9-day fortnight scheme)
• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
• Significant leave benefits (9-day fortnight, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year, access to Long Service leave after 5 years)
• Continuous training, support, and leadership development
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Head Space, Skin Cancer Checks)
• And much, much more! 

Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description here, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Tina Kao, Executive Officer, on 02 9911 6412.

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How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online by clicking 'begin' below. Applications close 11:30pm, Sunday 23 March 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please feel free to contact Grace Aberin on 02 9121 0238  or email  grace.aberin@canadabay.nsw.gov.au to discuss.

The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace. 

The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, and other diversity groups. 

“Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks”.