Join Central Coast Council Tasmania – Make a difference where you live and love where you work
Central Coast Council is dedicated to shaping a vibrant future for over 25,000 residents on Tasmania's picturesque North West Coast. We offer careers that make a meaningful difference - through responsible governance, sustainable development, and community-focused service delivery.
Why Work With Us?
* Employer of Choice — Join a workplace recognised as a Tasmanian Employer of Choice, offering flexibility, growth and a great team culture
* Impactful Work – Contribute to initiatives that enhance the local environment, infrastructure, and community wellbeing
* Lifestyle & Flexibility – Benefit from a fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO), birthday leave, flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance, a corporate gym membership discount and up to 3.5% additional superannuation co-contribution
* Supportive Environment – Experience a workplace culture grounded in care, inclusion, and safety, including effective workplace health and safety systems and training
* Professional Development – Access formal training, mentoring, and the opportunity to contribute across diverse teams and projects
* Exceptional Location – Live and work in the Central Coast region known for its natural beauty and relaxed coastal lifestyle
Central Coast Council is committed to upholding the values of Customer Focus, Open Communication, Accountability, Safety and Together - One Team (C.O.A.S.T.) in local governance. If you are seeking a career that aligns with our aspirations and values, we encourage you to take your next step with us.
Your new role – Work Health and Safety (WHS) Officer
Are you passionate about workplace safety and compliance? Do you have the skills to create a safe and healthy work environment? We are looking for a proactive and dedicated Work Health and Safety (WHS) Officer to join our team
The WHS Officer supports Council's work health and safety culture by educating, coaching, supporting, encouraging and providing technical guidance and support to leaders and teams to ensure they understand their responsibilities under work health and safety laws and to enhance their commitment to health and safety in the workplace, reducing risk and injury and ensuring a safe workplace.
We're looking for an individual who can guide and support leaders and teams with practical, people-first WHS advice and champion a culture where safety is put first and a mindset – not just a checkbox. You'll be part of an inclusive and supportive People and Culture team supporting a diverse Council.
Essential:
* Cert IV in WHS
* Experience in performing a similar role, or in taking a lead in WHS in a workplace.
* Solid understanding and experience in taking a proactive approach to improving health and safety practices and the application of WHS legislation, standards and best practice.
* Capacity to build and maintain strong, consultative stakeholder relationships, work collaboratively and enhance rapport.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience in contributing to and developing policies, procedural documentation, presentations/training.
* Experience in collecting, collating and analysing WHS performance data to identify trends, emerging risks and contribute to performance reporting.
* Exceptional time management and prioritisation skills with the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver within timeframes in an environment of change and conflicting demands.
* Experience in WHS risk assessment and incident investigation.
* Computer literacy and experience in using incident/risk management or compliance software systems
Salary and conditions:
* Full-time position (75 hours per fortnight).
* Central Coast Council's Enterprise Agreement – Professional Level 1 ($ $47.94 per hour).
How to apply
To view the position description, key selection criteria and to apply, please visit our website:
Please note that applications will only be accepted via our website. Please include a current resume, cover letter and response to the key selection criteria.
For any enquiries, please call
Applications close at 4pm on Friday 30 January 2026.