Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Coordinator

• Permanent - Full Time (Flexible)
• Band 8 - starting at $122,746.59 + super + RDO (RDO applicable for full time 38 hours per week only)
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment

Are you a forward-thinking leader passionate about creating safe, healthy, and vibrant work environments? Do you thrive in innovative, agile environments where change is embraced and wellness is prioritised? If so, we want you to join our dynamic team as our next Health, Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator.

Why Join Us?

• A collaborative and forward-thinking team where your ideas will be heard and acted upon.
• Flexibility to work in an environment that values innovation, adaptability, and wellbeing.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your health and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development in a company that prioritises growth, both for its people and its business.

What You'll Do:

• Champion Wellbeing: Lead the design, implementation, and continual enhancement of wellbeing programs that inspire employee engagement and promote mental, physical, and emotional health.
• Safety First: Oversee and ensure that all health and safety protocols are up to date, compliant with regulations, and tailored to our unique work environments.
• Innovate with Agility: Collaborate across departments to introduce innovative OHS initiatives that adapt to both changing workforce needs and industry trends.
• Support a Positive Culture: Be a key driver of a culture where safety is a shared responsibility, and wellbeing is embedded in the fabric of the company.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Use data and insights to measure program effectiveness, track trends, and identify opportunities to improve overall employee health and safety.

What We're Looking For:

• A passion for promoting holistic wellbeing and fostering a safe, healthy workplace.
• Experience in health and safety management, wellbeing initiatives, and creating agile, flexible programs.
• Ability to drive innovation and agility in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a focus on building relationships and inspiring teams.
• Relevant certifications or qualifications in health, safety, or wellbeing are a plus.

Yarra City Council is a progressive Organisation. We pride ourselves on inclusive culture and development of staff. We aim to make a positive difference in people’s lives.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're ready to bring your expertise in occupational health, safety, and wellbeing to a company that values creativity, agility, and a people-first culture, we'd love to hear from you.

For further information see the position description or contact Monique Bateman, People and Culture Manager on monique.bateman@yarracity.vic.gov.au 

 Health, Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator - People Culture - Position Description - May 2025.pdf

Applications close on Friday 30 May 2025 at 11:55pm.

To apply for this role, please upload your CV, Cover Letter and Key Selection Criteria.

 *This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.