Safety and Risk Coordinator

About the Opportunity

Are you ready to lead influence and make a real difference

Council is looking for a passionate and driven leader to join the People and Culture team as the Safety and Risk Coordinator. This is a rare opportunity to shape how risk safety and wellbeing are managed across the organisation. You will be welcomed into a highly collaborative and capable team fostering a strong safety culture and supporting risk based decision making while delivering Councils safety and risk strategies and initiatives.

In this role you will lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Councils Enterprise Risk Framework including Business Continuity Plans and the strategic risk register. You will manage Workers Compensation and insurance functions ensuring compliance effective claims management and risk mitigation. Collaborating with the Executive Leadership Team and management you will provide practical advice and support while driving initiatives that embed a positive safety culture and strengthen organisational risk maturity.

If you have a degree in Work Health and Safety Business or a related discipline along with comprehensive experience in a similar safety and risk leadership role within a fast paced customer focused environment and proven experience leading and supporting a team to achieve results we want to hear from you.

To find out more about your next career opportunity:Position Description

Remuneration

$131754 - $151518 per annum plus 13% superannuation and a leaseback vehicle.

The Benefits

This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact while enjoying variety influence and professional growth. You will work across a diverse portfolio of initiatives from strategic projects to operational improvements with the support of a committed organisation that values safety wellbeing and continuous return Council offers a supportive work environment the chance to influence meaningful change and the satisfaction of seeing your work translate into safer outcomes across the organisation. .

• Full-time position 35 hours per week
• Flexible work arrangement options including hybrid work arrangements option of nine-day fortnight or monthly RDO
• Generous leave entitlements including Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Paid Parental Leave
• Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to Councils Study Assistance program
• Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members
• Weekly Health and Wellbeing programs held on site
• Free flu vaccination program
• Work mobile and iPad supplied
• Free parking on-site
• Beautiful location in the picturesque Hunter Valley!

Whats Next

We encourage you to apply by completing the application form below and uploading a copy of your resume.

Your candidate suitability is determined by your responses to the selection criteria questions for more information on how to address the selection criteria please visit ourHow to applypage.

Pre-Employment Screening

Please note prior to an offer of employment being made recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other pre-employment checks such as references employment history checks working with children checks or a criminal record check.

About Us

At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. Were committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce.

We are committed to the value of respect and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people from culturally diverse backgrounds the LGBTQIA community veterans and people with disabilities.

We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is tosupport veterans finding suitable sustainable and meaningful employment.

There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements please contactfor a confidential discussion.

Applications Close: Thursday 29 January 2026 at 11.30pm

Who to Contact: Michelle Honeyman People and Culture Manager on

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Guided by staff values of integrity respect teamwork accountability and excellence Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive thriving Council and employer of choice.