Work Health and Safety (WHS) Advisor

The Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) is a Perth based Regional Local Government providing services in waste management, regional development and environmental management and sustainability.

• Work a 19 day month or flexible fortnight 
• Mobile phone allowance
• Full time position, ongoing permanent contract 
• Local Government organisation
• Up to 16% superannuation (salary sacrifice conditions apply) and 17.5% leave loading applied on all annual leave taken
• Start date - ASAP
• Hazelmere based location

Join our dynamic team at EMRC (Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council) where safety is at the forefront of our operations. We are seeking a passionate and experienced individual to fill the role of Senior Work Health and Safety Advisor. This diverse position offers the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of a robust safety management system while working within a fun and supportive team environment.

This is a hands-on role within a supportive team, involving site visits, WHS compliance assistance, and building strong relationships with operational teams. You will thrive in our positive working culture, where safety is paramount, and organisational values are prioritised for achieving strategic objectives.

Collaborate in the development and implementation of the WHS annual plan, establish and sustain a practical WHS strategy to cultivate a safety-centric culture, perform thorough WHS audits, inspections, and investigations, and guarantee the accreditation of EMRC's safety management system to meet the WA Worksafe standard.

Interact with management and employees, organise and conduct WHS briefings, training sessions, and coordinate the overall WHS training program.

Collaborate with insurance, medical, and legal representatives for workers' compensation, and maintain an effective Accident/Incident reporting system.

Engage in employee representative groups and coordinate committees including the Safety and Health Advisory, Health Promotions, and Emergency Response Groups.

Offer strategic and technical advice on WHS, contribute to policy, management guideline and procedure development, review systems and plans, and co-coordinate Injury Management and Return to Work programs.

Support the development, review, and monitoring of safety-related business plans and budgets, ensure compliance with the organisation's electronic Document Management system, and actively seek and report methods for continuous improvement in work systems.

To be successful in this role, you will have the following:

• Possess tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety.
• Bring a minimum of 2 years' expertise as a seasoned WHS professional.
• Demonstrate a successful track record in championing and fostering a safety culture within intricate and diverse environments.
• Showcase significant experience in formulating preventive strategies to mitigate Health and Safety risks in the workplace.
• Exhibit advanced knowledge of pertinent WHS and Workers Compensation legislation, regulations, procedures, and standards.
• Display a proven background in preparing and delivering impactful safety and health-related training.
• Showcase highly refined analytical and written communication skills, including the ability to devise effective strategies and recommendations.
• Demonstrate adept interpersonal and oral communication skills, facilitating effective liaison with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Possess a Senior First Aid certificate.
• Eligible for membership in the Safety Institute of (Western) Australia.

Please check the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Advisor Position Description here for the full details.

To apply please submit a current resume and covering letter addressing your competencies, experience and qualifications relevant to this role. We encourage you to visit our website to view the position descriptions and learn more about the EMRC.

Apply online or via post to

Manager HR,

VAC 24/03 Recruitment,

PO Box 234, 

Belmont WA 6984.

MARCUS GEISLER

Chief Executive Officer

For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Tristan Turner – Coordinator Work Health and Safety on 0428 468 ***.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:  Sunday, 11 February 2024 at 6:00pm 

We reserve the right to commence interviewing prior to the closing date.

The Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome people from all backgrounds to apply to join us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people identifying as LGBTI, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disability.