Work, Health and Safety Coordinator

Work, Health & Safety Coordinator

• Full-time, Permanent Position
• $115,957.38 - $120,637.3 (gross) salary
  • $15,000 Council Vehicle Allowance
  • Monthly Phone Allowance
  • 12% superannuation contribution
  • 3% Council superannuation contribution 
• Estimated start May 2026.

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 Council’s 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 Council’s WHS, RTW & Risk Management Plan, including associated WHS Evaluation (Rebate) Action Plans.
• Manage, coordinate and undertake Council’s 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 Council’s 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 Council’s 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 Council’s 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 to Tamara Charman, Manager Governance, Risk and Communications and include, a brief cover letter addressing the key criteria of the position and your most recent resume including details of at least two business referees.

If you would like to learn more, please reach out to our People and Culture team at peopleandculture@plcc.sa.gov.au or by telephone 08 8621 2331.

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

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