WHS & Risk Officer

WHS and Risk Officer

Fulltime Permanent Position

$78103.40 per annum

Plus 12% superannuation

Additional 3% Council superannuation contribution

Estimated start February 2026.

The City of Port Lincoln is seeking a full-time WHS and Risk Officer to provide support and advice to assist Council to implement measures to eliminate risks to health and safety through a systematic approach to WHS and Risk Management framework.

Key Objectives Include:

• Work under the general direction of the Work Health and Safety Manager to develop and implement Councils WHS management systems.
• Facilitate develop review and implement WHS policies procedures and supporting documents to ensure compliance with legislation and industry standards.
• Facilitate develop and review WHS risk assessments Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and associated safe work/operating procedures.
• Utilising specialist knowledge deliver actions outlined in the WHS & Risk Management Plan working closely with the Manager Governance Risk and Communications and the Work Health and Safety Manager and relevant stakeholders to ensure timely completion and compliance.
• Further develop and maintain the Skytrust system ensuring that all data is accurately recorded monitored and maintained including providing organisational support in utilising the system.
• Provide specialist WHS advice and support to leaders and the Work Health and Safety Manager in the investigation of workplace incidents and near-misses ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions are implemented.
• Provide support to facilitate operational risk assessments maintain the corporate risk register and facilitate risk reporting.
• Assist with the implementation of Councils Risk Management Framework and associated activities.
• Provide specialist advice and assistance in the investigation of workplace incidents accidents and near-misses ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions are implemented.
• Manage the delivery of WHS training programs to staff and maintain training records in Skytrust and Councils records management system.
• Conduct regular WHS audits safety inspections and site visits to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations addressing any identified gaps.
• Maintain accurate records of incidents hazards and WHS-related activities in Skytrust.
• Prepare quarterly WHS reports as required and collate and analyse data for the reports and identify trends and issues for escalation to the Work Health and Safety Manager.
• Facilitate and assist with the Work Health and Safety Committee (WHSC) and Emergency Planning Committee (EPC) to fulfil their roles and requirements including agendas reports and minutes.
• Administer Return to Work (RTW) claims and provide internal rehabilitation support to the Work Health and Safety Manager.
• Back-fill the Work Health and Safety Manager in periods of absence.
• Assist with the development implementation and review of emergency management plans including evacuation exercises.
• Liaise with staff contractors and stakeholders and provide specialist support and advice to promote a positive safety culture and ensure everyone understands their WHS responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation codes of practice and regulations advising management on any changes in safety laws or standards.
• Assist in the development and management of return-to-work programs for injured employees working closely with HR and external providers.
• Reporting of incidents near miss injuries property damage and identified hazards.
• Acknowledge and comply with the WHS Roles and Responsibilities assigned to the position as outlined in the Councils WHS Procedures and the WHS Roles & Responsibilities Register
• Take reasonable care to protect their own safety and the health and safety of others.
• Follow reasonable instruction on health and safety and injury management.
• Actively participate in training and WHS programs as required.
• Any other responsibilities in line with the position as assigned by the Manager and/or City of Port Lincoln.

Enquiries about the role should be directed to Tamara Charman Manager Governance Risk & Communications via email or telephone.

To find out more or apply please visit Councils Recruitment Portal: close 5:00pm Monday 26th January 2026

The City of Port Lincoln is an Employer of Choice Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke Free Workplace

Required Experience:

Manager