Work Health and Safety Regional Coordinator (South Eastern)

Port Lincoln - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Work Health and Safety Regional Coordinator (South Eastern)

2-year fixed term Contract
$96000 per annum (neg)
Plus 12% superannuation
Vehicle $15000 Value
Estimated start March 2026.

The combined Eyre Peninsula Councils have collaborated to establish regional coordination of their WHS Systems. The WHS Regional Coordinator will be engaged on 2-year fixed term contract and is responsible for designing implementing and overseeing a shared Work Health and Safety (WHS) system model across the Eyre Peninsula.

The WHS Regional Coordinator (South Eastern) will service Port Lincoln Whyalla LEP Tumby Bay and Franklin Harbour Councils and collaborate with the WHS Regional Coordinator (North Western) to ensure consistency and continuity across the EP.

Key Objectives Include:

Develop and implement a consistent and practical WHS approach across the EP region aligned to legislative requirements and best practice standards.
Centralise selected WHS functions to minimise duplication of effort and resource requirements for individual Councils
Maximise efficiency and benefits by pooling resources expertise and shared documentation.
Ensure active engagement and accountability of Council leadership in improving WHS culture and performance and ensuring legislative compliance.
Establish a coordinated and sustainable WHS service model that enhances regional capability and reduces reliance on external consultancy support.
Build shared knowledge and tools (e.g. procedures templates training resources) accessible to all participating Councils.
Provide a dedicated resource to support on-the-ground implementation of WHS improvements across Councils.
Strengthen communication collaboration and alignment with their peer Coordinator to promote consistency and continuous improvement across the wider EP region.
Demonstrating and supporting the Councils to have a proactive approach to work health and safety management.
Support workforce wellbeing injury prevention and compliance through consistent monitoring reporting and evaluation.
Foster a culture of collective responsibility and innovation in WHS management across the EP Councils.

Enquiries about the role should be directed to Theressa Pitt Executive Manager People and Culture via email or telephone.

To find out more or apply please visit Councils Recruitment Portal:

Applications close 5:00pm 28th March 2026

Our representative Councils are Employers of Choice Equal Opportunity Employers and provide Smoke Free Workplaces

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Work Health and Safety Regional Coordinator (South Eastern)2-year fixed term Contract$96000 per annum (neg)Plus 12% superannuationVehicle $15000 ValueEstimated start March 2026.The combined Eyre Peninsula Councils have collaborated to establish regional coordination of their WHS Systems. The WHS Reg...

Work Health and Safety Regional Coordinator (South Eastern)

2-year fixed term Contract
$96000 per annum (neg)
Plus 12% superannuation
Vehicle $15000 Value
Estimated start March 2026.

Key Objectives Include:

Develop and implement a consistent and practical WHS approach across the EP region aligned to legislative requirements and best practice standards.
Centralise selected WHS functions to minimise duplication of effort and resource requirements for individual Councils
Maximise efficiency and benefits by pooling resources expertise and shared documentation.
Ensure active engagement and accountability of Council leadership in improving WHS culture and performance and ensuring legislative compliance.
Establish a coordinated and sustainable WHS service model that enhances regional capability and reduces reliance on external consultancy support.
Build shared knowledge and tools (e.g. procedures templates training resources) accessible to all participating Councils.
Provide a dedicated resource to support on-the-ground implementation of WHS improvements across Councils.
Strengthen communication collaboration and alignment with their peer Coordinator to promote consistency and continuous improvement across the wider EP region.
Demonstrating and supporting the Councils to have a proactive approach to work health and safety management.
Support workforce wellbeing injury prevention and compliance through consistent monitoring reporting and evaluation.
Foster a culture of collective responsibility and innovation in WHS management across the EP Councils.