Permanent - Full Time
* Champion meaningful improvements to safety across varied and dynamic operations
* Partner with leaders who care deeply about their people and the community
* Enjoy a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working for better work-life balance
Speers Point, New South Wales
Full-time
Description
Work Health and Safety Business Partner
Are you ready to shape the future of health and safety across our organisation? This is your chance to join a passionate team that's committed to building a safer, healthier workplace for everyone. Step into a role where your expertise makes a real difference every day.
LET'S EXPLORE THE JOB
Our People and Culture department is seeking an experienced Work Health and Safety professional to join our forward-thinking team. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact within our Council, building positive relationships and driving continuous improvements in safety standards across our diverse operations.
You'll be working with a motivated team of experts and partnering with inspiring leaders who are passionate about their work and Lake Mac. You'll leverage your expertise to influence, empower and support key stakeholders to ensure we continue to improve culture that will make a difference to how work is done.
Read the position statement and learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Conditions Of Employment Include
* on call work
* travel across multiple sites
Let's Hear About You
You're passionate about creating environments where people feel safe, supported and empowered. Your strong interpersonal and influencing skills help you build trust quickly and maintain positive, productive relationships. With your approachable and empathetic style, you'll be a valued advisor to teams across the organisation.
Your Background In Diverse Operations, Gives You The Confidence To Interpret Legislation, Assess Risk And Guide Leaders Through Complex Safety Matters. You Will Also Bring
* A Bachelor degree in a relevant field or extensive equivalent experience
* Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret safety data and translate insights for leaders
* Demonstrated experience leading complex investigations, audits, site inspections and safety conversations
* Proven ability to mentor, coach and facilitate individuals and teams
* High quality written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor your approach to different audiences
* Excellent organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage a varied workload
* Current Class C Drivers Licence
LET'S REVEAL THE PERKS
* Competitive salary from $114,363 - $132,908 a year plus 12% superannuation
* 35 hours per week with flexible working hours and hybrid work model
* Work a mixture of office, on site and from home
* Long Service leave after 5 years
* Free parking within walking distance of our office building
* We are committed to being an employer of choice. We will do all we can to help you develop your skills, and make a difference, right from the start. We have a flexible workplace and focus on all aspects of your physical and mental health and safety. We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.
* Plus, more!
CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY
We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That's why we're passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you're joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We're proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.
LET'S START
* If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by midnight, Sunday 22 March 2026
* For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Kate McIntosh, Coordinator Work, Health and Safety on 4921 0772 or via email
* If you need assistance with submitting your application, please contact Blair Stevenson, Talent Attraction Partner, 4069 0083 or via email
* To view the capability Framework – Role Profile relevant to this role, please click here.
* To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
* Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment.
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