2025Shire of Carnarvon People & Safety Coordinator (6 month contract)

People & Safety Coordinator - EOI (6 month contract)

The Shire of Carnarvon is seeking expressions of interest from experienced and motivated safety professionals to join our organisation as a People & Safety Coordinator on a 6-month fixed-term contract commencing in February 2026.

We are committed to flexibility and welcome applications from candidates seeking full-time part-time or hybrid working arrangements.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a values-driven local government that is committed to building a safe healthy and positive workplace culture for all employees.

About the Role

The People & Safety Coordinator plays a key role in developing implementing and maintaining the Shires Work Health and Safety (WHS) framework. Working closely with leaders and employees the role supports capability building fosters a people-first safety culture and drives continuous improvement in WHS systems reporting and compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating WHS system development compliance activities and legislative reporting

• Leading risk assessments workplace inspections and safety audits

• Supporting incident investigations workers compensation and return-to-work programs

• Delivering WHS training inductions toolbox meetings and capability-building workshops

• Assisting leaders to strengthen WHS confidence competence and positive safety culture

• Coordinating emergency management preparedness and safety initiatives across the organisation

This role is well-suited to someone who enjoys partnering with people engaging with leaders and building organisational safety capability.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Demonstrated experience in WHS coordination safety compliance or risk management

• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation regulations and industry best practice

• Experience in incident investigations WHS audits and safety training

• High-level communication and coaching skills with the ability to influence and engage at all levels

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with excellent attention to detail

• A positive collaborative and people-focused approach

• Experience in local government or another regulated environment (desirable but not essential)

Enquiries

If youre interested in joining a supportive and community-focused organisation where your skills will make a real impact please submit your expression of interest by following the prompts below and clicking on Submit Application. Please ensure you provide an up-to-date Resume and indicate your work option preference.

To view the full position description please click here: PDPeople & Safety Coordinator

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Denika Sweetman Manager People Culture & Wellbeing on (08)or via email:

Applications will be reviewed as received and the EOI will close once suitable applicants have been identified.