Senior Work Health and Safety Advisor
Job No:
NSC944
Location:
Narrabri
Senior Work Health and Safety Advisor
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Lead strategic safety initiatives and influence positive change across a diverse organisation.
- Permanent Full-Time opportunity
- $103,761-$114,816 per annum plus superannuation
About Us
Located in beautiful Northwest New South Wales, Narrabri Shire is a thriving regional hub known for its rich agricultural base, growing industries, and strong community spirit. Surrounded by the stunning Nandewar Ranges and Mount Kaputar National Park, our region offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and a comfortable lifestyle - wide open spaces, country living, and a welcoming community that values connection and balance.
At Narrabri Shire Council, we’re proud to be a forward-thinking, community-focused organisation. We embrace innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement to deliver quality services and outcomes for our community.
About The Role
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Council's Workplace Health and Safety Management System.
- Providing expert advice, coaching and support to leaders and employees on workplace health and safety, risk management and legislative compliance.
- Managing incident investigations, audits, reporting, workers compensation and return-to-work programs to drive positive organisational outcomes.
- Supporting broader risk management initiatives and continuous improvement activities across Council.
- Maintaining the effective operation of Council's system for the identification and reporting of workplace hazards and incidents.
- Undertaking regular inspections of Council worksites and safety interactions with workers.
- Driving effective compliance programs to ensure Council complies with legislation, codes and licence requirements at all times.
For more information on the role, please see the attached position description or contact Glenn Carroll, Manager Governance and Risk, at (02) 6799 6866.
About You
- Tertiary qualifications in Workplace Health and Safety or a related discipline, or a minimum of five years' relevant WHS experience.
- Extensive knowledge of WHS legislation, standards and contemporary safety practices.
- Demonstrated experience in safety systems, risk management, incident investigation and injury management.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across a diverse workforce.
Why Join Us?
How to Apply
To apply, follow the instructions below, where you will be diverted to our website and requested to complete the selection criteria and attach your resume and cover letter. All correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be forwarded via email.
- Click the 'Application Form' tab
- Complete all the required information
- Attach your Resume, Cover Letter, Qualifications and Driver Licence
- Click 'Submit'
Please note that all correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be forwarded via email.
Closing date for applications is at 5:00pm on Monday, 12 October 2026.
Narrabri Shire Council reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date or extend without prior notice.
Narrabri Shire Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We support difference and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and community and are committed to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.