Team Leader Wellbeing, Health and Safety
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Job Description
Live and work in a culture rich location minutes from the Murray River, just a short drive to one of Victoria's best wine regions and the ski fields so close you will be zooming down the mountains in under two hours. Our employee benefits include professional development and flexible working conditions. Our conditions of employment support equal opportunities and an ethical, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We also recognise and value your priorities beyond work. It's important to us that you have a sustainable work–life balance, so we offer flexible working arrangements, a nine-day fortnight (full-time staff) and a range of leave options and support programs. AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organization by creating cultures, adopting strategies and taking action to empower children. We work hard to keep them safe from harm because child safety is everyone's responsibility.
DIRECTORATE: Business, Growth & CommunityCLASSIFICATION: Grade J
SALARY: A base salary of $115,373 pa with competency-based increments up to $133,832 pa + 12% employer contribution to superannuation
REPORTING TO: Service Leader People & Culture
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent Full Time
THE POSITION: This position will provide strong leadership across the Wellbeing, Health and Safety Team, to ensure the effective delivery of AlburyCity's Wellbeing, Health and Safety frameworks and initiatives.
SERVICES TO BE MANAGED
* Workplace Health and Safety
* Injury Management
* Health and Wellbeing Program
* Employee Assistance Program
* Injury and incident reporting
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Lead and manage the Wellbeing, Health and Safety Team including; performance management, training and development, workflow coordination, workforce planning and developing a high level of morale and harmony.
* Drive a partnering approach between your team and the business to improve safety performance, utilising holistic and contemporary approaches;
* Lead your team, across geographically dispersed sites, to ensure compliance with Work Health and Safety legislation, and statutory requirements; and
* Identify opportunities to improve the health and wellbeing of the workforce and lead the development and implementation of contemporary health and wellbeing initiatives
* Lead and implement a contemporary Employee Assistance Program
* Lead the development and implementation of the safety management system including all associated policies procedures and annual plans develop and manage strategies for the audit of AlburyCity safety systems.
* Manage the provision of effective injury management and return to work systems.
* Develop monitor and report on key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of AlburyCity's safety management and wellbeing strategies and where required make appropriate recommendations within a continuous improvement manner to improve processes to achieve desired outcomes.
* Perform other tasks or duties as directed by the Supervisor which are within the limits of the employee's skill, competence and training.
* Observe requirements of the WHS Legislation, relevant to the job and adhere to AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding WHS.
* Observe appropriate AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding day to day operations including Equal Employment Opportunity policies, AlburyCity's Dress Code and Standards Policy and AlburyCity's Code of Conduct.
Qualifications
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal
* Our People
* Executive
External
* Our Community
* Regulatory bodies
* Professional associations
* Insurers
* Other Councils
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
* Based on a 35-hour week, with actual days and times being Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm, with an RDO in accordance with AlburyCity's RDO guidelines.
* This position may involve work outside normal working hours. Additional hours over the standard 35 hours will attract a time in lieu arrangement or payment of overtime rates as agreed in advance with your supervisor.
* This position does not require you to wear a compulsory uniform, however you must follow the dress code requirements within the AlburyCity's Our People Dress Code Standards. Our People are required to present a smart and professional image to the public at all times including when in public and when working remotely.
* This position involves working in a predominantly indoor environment and using a computer is considered a core component of the role. There may be occasional visits to other work locations. The position requires an average level of aerobic and physical fitness to undertake occasional physical activities, such as walking and lifting, along with general manual handling tasks as part of a normal working environment. A medical declaration is required for this position.
* This position requires the employee to lodge an annual Pecuniary Interest Return.
* This position is delegated with certain powers, authorities, duties and functions of Council under the AlburyCity Delegations of Authority in accordance with section 378 of the Local Government Act.
* This position requires evidence of a current Australian National Police Check.
* This position is subject to alcohol and other drug testing.
* This position is located at the AlburyCity Administration Building, 553 Kiewa Street, Albury with occasional visits to external sites/depots as required.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* Tertiary qualifications in Work Health & Safety, Business Management, Public Health or equivalent relevant work experience
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
* Qualified Return to Work Coordinator (WorkCover accredited)
* First Aid Certificate
* Class C (standard) Drivers Licence
EXPERIENCE:
At least five years experience in a similar leadership role and within a large multifaceted organisation
SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
High level of understanding and knowledge in:
* Work Health and Safety
* Injury Management and Return to Work
* Legislative requirements as they relate to Work Health & Safety
* Workers compensation claims management
* Auditing systems and frameworks
* High level of computer literacy in the use of a variety of software applications including MS Office Suite, web based products and information management systems
About Us
Our Organisation: We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and liveable city full of opportunities and the custodians of an environment like no other. We consistently deliver best-in-class leadership, services, facilities and experiences, providing exceptional living for our local community.
Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and supported. We encourage applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people of all ages and identities.
Our Values: These are the ways we work, with each other, with our community, and with our partners. They guide our day-to-day decisions, our culture and our direction. This is how we work together to make it happen.
* Accountability (We Own it): We take responsibility for our actions and decisions, support each other to do the same, and strive to do what's right, even when it's hard.
* Working Together (We Work Together): We support each other, share success, and know that when we work together, we go further.
* Integrity (We Do What's Right): We do the right thing, even when no one is watching. We are honest, transparent and fair.
* Future Focused (We Look Ahead): We think and act long term for a better future for Our People, community and environment.
Live Well Work Well: The health and safety of our people is more than a priority, it's a commitment embedded within our values. Unlike priorities which change over time, our values form the basis for all that we do; they define our purpose and what we stand for. We seek to have a positive impact by developing a holistic wellbeing culture that empowers everyone to be their healthiest and happiest version, resulting in a more engaged and productive workforce with lower incidence of illness and injury.
It is, and always will be, our goal to have a workplace free from harm.
Two Cities One Community: On 13 October 2017 Albury City and The City of Wodonga entered into a historic partnership between the two cities. In 2025 both Councils worked together to review and re-commit to the Partnership Agreement.
Our Mission is to work together to achieve our community goals now and into the future. We understand that we are stronger together and can achieve more when working in collaboration. We will build on our current partnerships and shared values for the betterment of Albury and Wodonga.
Child Safety: AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organization and our people support, listen to and empower children and young people. We create safe environments that minimise the risk of harm and we have ZERO tolerance for child abuse, violence and neglect.
About the Team
The Directorate: Business, Growth & Community - Our Business, Growth & Community Directorate focuses on providing more and better, opportunities for our people and our place.
The groups within our directorate will empower our people, city and region to strive for more and to champion the significance of Albury as a national destination for life, work, culture, sport, entertainment, business and investment.
We build relationships and promote engaging and actionable dialogue with our community and our partners. We ensure good governance, financial sustainability and we facilitate a highly engaged, satisfied and well-informed workforce.
Our Service Model: People – Our Service model is built around our brand pillars of empowering progress; serving with excellence, which is about our people; and taking care of our place.
We employ a dedicated team of fresh thinkers and doers who will convert new ideas into action and collaborate every step of the way to deliver the most enjoyable and well-maintained city for our community.
Service Cluster: People & Culture – Our People and Culture Service Cluster is focused on ensuring we all do a great job for our community. Its purpose is to help build a positive workplace culture, to ensure that our people are valued, feel safe and are motivated and inspired to make better things happen.
Job Info
* Job Identification 830
* Job Category Human Resources
* Posting Date 02/03/2026, 06:12 AM
* Apply Before 02/15/2026, 12:55 PM
* Job Schedule Full time
* Locations 553 Kiewa Street, Albury, New South Wales, 2640, AU
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