Health, Safety & Wellness Partner
Level 6 - $122,693.21 per annum (incl. $20,000 Port Hedland Allowance + Housing Allowance and 12% Superannuation)
Full-Time | Permanent Role (Site-Based)
The Role
Join us as a Health, Safety & Wellness Partner and play a key part in shaping a safer, healthier and more connected workplace across the Town of Port Hedland. In this permanent, full-time role, you'll work alongside passionate leaders and teams - both indoors and out - to build a strong, proactive safety culture for our people and community.
What You'll Be Doing
* Partnering with leaders, employees, contractors and volunteers to lift safety awareness and foster a wellbeing-first culture.
* Providing up-to-date WHS advice, coaching and support aligned with relevant WHS legislation.
* Championing health, safety and wellness initiatives that keep our workforce safe and thriving.
* Supporting the implementation, compliance and continuous improvement of the Town's Safety Management System.
* Facilitating and participate in health and safety meetings across the organisation.
* Conducting regular onsite safety inspections, audits and incident investigations.
* Managing key safety administration tasks, including workers' compensation and injury management processes.
* Playing an active role in driving hazard prevention and embedding safer ways of working.
What We're Looking For
* Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills - you enjoy working with people at all levels
* Excellent written and verbal communication, including confident and efficient report writing.
* High attention to detail, strong time management and the ability to juggle competing priorities.
* A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a drive to make meaningful, lasting improvements.
* A collaborative approach and willingness to support a positive, safety-led culture.
For further information, please view the attached position description.
Work Related Requirements
The preferred applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol assessment to be considered for the role, as well as possess:
* Tertiary qualification in Work, Health & Safety (Certificate IV or higher)
* Level of mobility must allow for employees to comply with Emergency Evacuation Procedures
* Workplace First Aid
* National Police Clearance
* Current 'C' class drivers license
* Rights to work in Australia
Employee Benefits
In addition to the salary our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include:
* Housing Allowance & Utilities Support
* Generous Annual Leave: 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading + an additional 2 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
* Relocation assistance up to $5,000
* Wellness program (includes free gym membership + $300 wellness card, to be issued upon successful completion of a 6-month probationary period)
* Paid parental leave
How to Apply
Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
If you are unable to apply online, please forward your application documents to Human Resources, Attention "Confidential Advertised Vacancy" either by:
Post: PO Box 41, Port Hedland WA 6721
Hand: Civic Centre, McGregor Street, Port Hedland WA 6721
Applicants are advised to write a cover letter of no more than two (2) pages outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience will contribute to their success in this position. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their application is received in full prior to the closing date and time.
Suitable applicants may be considered for appointment to similar vacancies during the six-month period following the conclusion of this recruitment process. For further information about this position please contact Emma Swarbrick, Principal Health, Safety & Wellness on or .au
The Town reserves the right to commence shortlisting prior to the closing date.
Applications close at 11:30 PM on Sunday 1st March 2026
The Town of Port Hedland is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities.