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Reference Number: S100-24-2+67
Closing Date: 08-0+-2026
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Senior Work Health and Safety Officer
Permanent full-time position, 35 hours per week
Salary from $101,111.31 to $10+,443.57 per annum 11.5% superannuation
Flexible Work Policy with a hybrid work model
Generous professional development opportunities
About us:
We are not your usual, we are upbeat, resourceful and determined. Our staff and community are at the core of what we do, looking for ways to work together and support each other. Naturally welcoming, we share good-natured humour and positivity. We aim to inspire a sense of possibility and create opportunities for all by rolling up our sleeves. Our workplace is agile and flexible, keeping ahead of the times. Be a part of it, let’s get something started.
Being a member of the Work Health & Safety (WHS) Team, you will have outstanding thinking skills, balanced with an ability to deliver innovative solutions for the business. This role will have influence and responsibility for providing accurate and timely advice to stakeholders and senior management that is both inventive and pragmatic.
About the role:
As a member of the City Governance Directorate at Campbelltown City Council and the WHS team, you will be working with a high performing team that is tasked with implementing Council’s WHS Strategy, including leading and working on exciting WHS related projects.
You will be responsible for the development and implementation of Council’s programmed and random inspections, safety audits and risk assessments as well as the preparation of reports to identify non-conformances, including recommendations and solution options. You will also be responsible for leading serious incident investigations and working with stakeholders and senior management to implement corrective actions.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key skills and attributes:
Relevant tertiary experience and/or extensive job-related experience
Extensive knowledge and application of WHS principles and practices
Thorough knowledge of WHS legislation
Demonstrated experience in accident investigation and reporting, undertaking inspections, auditing and risk assessments.
Commitment to living our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, trust and optimism.
As a member of our friendly and passionate team, you’ll receive the following benefits:
Permanent full time, 35 hours per week
Salary from $101,111.31 to $10+,443.57 per annum 11.5% superannuation
Flexible work arrangements
Generous leave provisions
Generous professional development opportunities
Staff car park
Key contact: For further information on this position please contact Warren Kear, Risk Management Coordinator, on 4645 4365.
Applications close: Sunday 8 September 2026
Sound like you? Apply now!
Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
Note: Candidates using mobile devices are strongly advised to use a desktop computer to complete the application forms as they require extensive amounts of typing.
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
Reference Number: S100-24-2+67
Closing Date: 08-0+-2026
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Senior Work Health and Safety Officer
Permanent full-time position, 35 hours per week
Salary from $101,111.31 to $10+,443.57 per annum 11.5% superannuation
Flexible Work Policy with a hybrid work model
Generous professional development opportunities
About us:
We are not your usual, we are upbeat, resourceful and determined. Our staff and community are at the core of what we do, looking for ways to work together and support each other. Naturally welcoming, we share good-natured humour and positivity. We aim to inspire a sense of possibility and create opportunities for all by rolling up our sleeves. Our workplace is agile and flexible, keeping ahead of the times. Be a part of it, let’s get something started.
Being a member of the Work Health & Safety (WHS) Team, you will have outstanding thinking skills, balanced with an ability to deliver innovative solutions for the business. This role will have influence and responsibility for providing accurate and timely advice to stakeholders and senior management that is both inventive and pragmatic.
About the role:
As a member of the City Governance Directorate at Campbelltown City Council and the WHS team, you will be working with a high performing team that is tasked with implementing Council’s WHS Strategy, including leading and working on exciting WHS related projects.
You will be responsible for the development and implementation of Council’s programmed and random inspections, safety audits and risk assessments as well as the preparation of reports to identify non-conformances, including recommendations and solution options. You will also be responsible for leading serious incident investigations and working with stakeholders and senior management to implement corrective actions.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key skills and attributes:
Relevant tertiary experience and/or extensive job-related experience
Extensive knowledge and application of WHS principles and practices
Thorough knowledge of WHS legislation
Demonstrated experience in accident investigation and reporting, undertaking inspections, auditing and risk assessments.
Commitment to living our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, trust and optimism.
As a member of our friendly and passionate team, you’ll receive the following benefits:
Permanent full time, 35 hours per week
Salary from $101,111.31 to $10+,443.57 per annum 11.5% superannuation
Flexible work arrangements
Generous leave provisions
Generous professional development opportunities
Staff car park
Key contact: For further information on this position please contact Warren Kear, Risk Management Coordinator, on 4645 4365.
Applications close: Sunday 8 September 2026
Sound like you? Apply now!
Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
Note: Candidates using mobile devices are strongly advised to use a desktop computer to complete the application forms as they require extensive amounts of typing.
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Work Health and Safety Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Campbelltown offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
