Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.
- Full-Time + Salary from $113k - $136k + 12% super dependent on experience
- On-Site Parking + Leaseback Vehicle Option
- Fitness Passport Option + Rostered Day Off - 19 Day Month
Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.
Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.
The Role
Reporting to the Manager People and Development and based in Windsor, the WHS Coordinator will play a role in developing and driving the safety and wellbeing strategy within the organisation, including the use of innovative systems that promote safety and healthy work practices as well as respond to WHS risk management issues.
About You
You will be an experienced WH&S professional who has demonstrated experience in delivering best practice WH&S solutions within organisations. You will have extensive experience in leading inspections and investigations in high-risk environments, experience understanding and interpreting relevant legislation and can demonstrate strong business acumen. You will have leadership experience along with well developed interpersonal skills. You will have the ability to effectively engage and communicate with stakeholders at all levels of an organisation.
Essential Criteria
- Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety
- Demonstrated extensive experience in developing and continually improving the WHS and Injury Management systems
- Detailed knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice and standards
- Ability to prepare risk assessment reports across a range of disciplines
- Knowledge and experience operating in blue collar environments e.g construction, transport, manufacturing etc
- Experience in developing and overseeing safety and wellness strategies
- Extensive experience developing and delivering a large program of safety initiatives to a broad group of stakeholders across the organisation
- Demonstrated change management skills, experience in providing direction and the ability to motivate a small team and work across teams to engage Safety representatives
- The right to live and work in Australia
- Class C Drivers Licence
- WHS General Construction Work in NSW
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Successful applicants will be required to undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration
The Rewards
There are many benefits to working at Hawkesbury Council, including:
- Great working environment
- Monthly Rostered Day Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible work arrangements
- Tertiary Education Assistance
- Health and Wellbeing Program
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Employee Reward and Recognition program
- Fitness Passport Option
- Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family
To Apply
For further position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au
Applications close Sunday, 5 July 2026
Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of your application.
Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.
Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process.
