Road Safety Advisor - Regional

• Sector leading 6 weeks’ annual leave (30 days)
• Engaged, friendly, inclusive, and dynamic workplace
• Work with an engaged team who are progressing Road Safety in WA

Road Safety Advisor

Full Time

$102,760.32 per annum, pro rata, inclusive of superannuation guarantee

(Part Time employment will be considered)

Would you like a career undertaking interesting and meaningful work that will support Local Governments and contribute to the implementation of the national and state Road Safety objectives?

Are you passionate about assisting our Local Governments in working towards better Road Safety outcomes for regional communities in WA?

Then this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

About the role

This is not a Work Health and Safety position, rather you will have the opportunity to engage and work with Local Governments to build capacity for the planning and delivery of Road Safety policies, programs and promotions, that will contribute to reducing or prevent death and serious injury on WA’s local roads.

Perfect for someone with the experience and understanding of public health principles and health promotion practices, and also has experience in building relationships with a wide variety of people by utilising their excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Being a Road Safety Advisor for WALGA allows the opportunity to use your research and analytical skills to source evidence-based information, that will support Local Governments in developing holistic Road Safety activities.

Promoting and showcasing the Road Safety activity of RoadWise Councils, you will get to share knowledge and learnings across the sector and gain invaluable experience.

This position involves travel within WA and will require a class ‘C’ Western Australian driver's license.

About RoadWise

RoadWise is funded by the Western Australian Government to engage and facilitate the involvement of Local Governments in the delivery of the national and WA Road Safety strategies.

RoadWise engages RoadWise Councils in strategic and sustainable initiatives towards embedding systems-based approaches to Road Safety. This happens through activities designed to build the capacity and capability of Local Governments by:

• Providing direct assistance and support to RoadWise Councils,

• Sharing information and facilitating the transfer of knowledge,

• Inspiring and motiving best practice and innovation, and

• Developing sector policy and advocating on behalf of Local Governments and their communities.

About WALGA

The Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) is an independent, member-based, not for profit organisation representing and supporting the WA Local Government sector. Our membership includes all 139 Local Governments in the State.

WALGA uses its influence, support, and expertise to deliver better outcomes for WA Local Governments and their communities. We do this through effective advocacy to all levels of Government on behalf of our members, and by the provision of expert advice, services, and support to Local Governments. WALGA’s vision is for agile and inclusive Local Governments enhancing community wellbeing and enabling economic prosperity.

WALGA offers an inclusive and collaborative culture where, in addition to a sector-leading 6 weeks’ (30 days) annual leave and anniversary leave, access to our THRIVE@WALGA wellbeing program, and a commitment to employee professional and personal development.

For further information visit www.roadwise.asn.au

To Apply

To view the position description and apply, please head to https://walga.asn.au/about-walga/working-at-walga or you can apply through Seek.

We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

For further details on the role please contact Terri-Anne Pettet, Manager Road Safety 9213 2000.

This role is being sourced directly by WALGA. We respectfully request no agencies approach.

All applications must be received by 12:00pm Friday 15 March 2024

We may commence interviews upon receipt and reserve the right to close the position early.