Work, Health and Safety Coordinator

Work Health & Safety Coordinator

• Make a difference to the community you live in
• Full-time permanent position
• Relocation support available
• Salary package includes:
  • Council vehicle for commuter use
  • Phone allowance
  • 12% superannuation contribution
  • 3% Council superannuation contribution

The City of Port Lincoln is seeking a Fulltime Work Health and Safety Coordinator 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:

• Responsibility for and to manage review implement and report on Councils Work Health and Safety System to ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and the Return-to-Work self-insured SA Performance Standards.
• Preparation and distribution of trends and health and safety reports WHS performance and key performance indicators.
• Manage develop monitor review and report on the status of Councils WHS RTW & Risk Management Plan including associated WHS Evaluation (Rebate) Action Plans.
• Manage coordinate and undertake Councils WHS RTW & Risk Management Plan and Program Reviews.
• Mentor coach leave and provide guidance direction and instruction to the WHS and Risk Officer.
• Liaise with the LGA Workers Compensation Scheme to ensure Councils compliance with WHS and RTW requirements.
• Assist Manager Governance Risk and Communications with the coordination review implementation and administration of risk management systems.
• Provide advice review implement and monitor Councils Workplace Emergency Management Plan.
• Manage Councils WHS Management System and its use to support effective WHS compliance and communication.
• On behalf of Executive and Leadership develop and implement WHS Procedure Reviews.
• Provide guidance and instruction to the Work Health and Safety Committee to fulfil their Role and Function.
• Manage workplace injury claims and rehabilitation processes in accordance with Councils Return to Work Procedures in liaison with the Local Government Association Workers Compensation Scheme (LGAWCS).
• Manage develop and implement a health and safety training program to provide pro-active management of risk and ensure appropriate instruction and training is provided.
• Provide high caliber specialised advice and support on WHS.
• Instill confidence and upskilling across Council to ensure that employees and contractors act safely and proactively manage incidents and risk.
• Provide WHS advice and support to the District Council of Tumby Bay through a Shared Services Agreement.
• Identify priorities for Council and communicate accordingly.
• Benchmark performance against best practice and report accordingly.
• Auditing performance against legislative compliance
• Educating and informing by means of engaging fundamental change.
• This role will work closely with the Regional Coordinator (Northern Eastern).
• Lead by example.

Using the position description as a guide your application should be addressed toTamara Charman Manager Governance Risk and Communicationsand include a briefcover letteraddressing the key criteria of the position and your most recentresumeincluding details of at leasttwo business referees.

If you would like to learn more please reach out to our People and Culture team at or by telephone.

Applications will be assessed throughout the recruitment process and the opportunity to apply closes 5:00pm Friday 24thApril 2026.

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

Required Experience:

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