Safety emergency and risk team leader (dubbo)

Position Overview

As the Safety, Emergency and Risk Team Leader (People, Culture and Safety) at Dubbo Regional Council, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how safety, emergency preparedness and risk management are embedded across Council. You will lead a team and drive improvement of health and safety and emergency management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen Council's workplace health and safety, emergency management and enterprise risk frameworks to ensure compliance, preparedness and continuous improvement.
• Drive a proactive safety culture, partnering with leaders and teams across Council to identify risks, influence behaviours and embed strong practices.
• Oversee emergency management and response planning, including liaison with external emergency services and key stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor and support a dedicated Safety, Emergency and Risk team to deliver meaningful outcomes.
• Analyse data, incidents and trends to inform strategy, improve performance and shape future safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in work health and safety, Risk Management or a related field, or demonstrated relevant experience equivalent to such qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and maintaining WHS management systems in complex environments.
• Proven ability to lead and influence others, including managing teams and working with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, emergency management and risk practices, with the ability to apply them practically.
• Excellent communication and relationship‐building skills, with experience driving change and continuous improvement.
• Experience in emergency management, including planning and working with emergency service agencies.
• Exposure to local government or the public sector.
• Experience integrating enterprise risk management with WHS frameworks.

Benefits & Compensation

• Annual salary ranging from $104,751 to $132,086 (pending qualifications).
• Leaseback vehicle available.
• 35‐hour work week with versatile options and generous leave allowances.
• Salary‐packaging options including novated vehicle leasing, self‐education expenses and disability/income protection insurance.
• Employee benefits such as Wellness Program, annual flu vaccination, Employee Assistance Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and acknowledges all clan groups that reside in the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.