INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
Greater Shepparton City Council, situated in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, is the fifth largest provincial centre in Victoria and has a well-developed economy due to its strong agricultural and irrigation base, with major industries related to food processing, manufacturing, transport and health care. The Goulburn Valley is often referred to as 'The Food Bowl of Australia' as around 25% of the total value of Victoria's agricultural production is generated in this area.
Greater Shepparton has a population of approximately 69,000 and is culturally rich with 17.4% of residents being born overseas. The area has excellent education, recreation, cultural, social and health facilities and tourism is a developing focus for the region.
OHS Business Partner
Salary: $93,590.64 per annum
Closing: Friday 11 September 2026
Full time - Temporary (to 4 June 2027)
Are you passionate about creating safe, healthy and psychologically supportive workplaces?
Greater Shepparton City Council is seeking an experienced OHS Business Partner to join our People and Development team. This newly focused role provides specialist health and safety expertise across the organisation, leading initiatives that strengthen psychosocial safety, compliance, emergency preparedness and workplace safety culture.
Working closely with leaders, employees and Health and Safety Representatives, you will help drive key projects relating to psychosocial hazard management, workplace inspections and audits, emergency management, risk assessments and continuous improvement of Council's safety management systems.
In this diverse and rewarding position, you will:
- Lead and support psychosocial hazard management initiatives and workplace wellbeing programs.
- Conduct workplace inspections and compliance audits across Council's varied operations.
- Coordinate emergency management planning, reviews and preparedness activities.
- Provide expert advice to leaders on legislative compliance and risk management.
- Analyse safety data, identify trends and implement improvement strategies.
- Foster a proactive safety culture that supports the wellbeing of all employees.
To be successful, you will bring:
- Qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline and/or significant relevant experience.
- Experience implementing psychosocial hazard frameworks and workplace wellbeing initiatives.
- Demonstrated capability conducting audits, inspections and risk assessments.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, coaching and influencing skills.
- A passion for continuous improvement and creating positive safety outcomes.
Why Join Us?
At Greater Shepparton City Council, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a large and diverse workforce while contributing to a safe, healthy and resilient workplace culture. You'll work alongside committed professionals and play a key role in shaping Council's future health, safety and wellbeing initiatives.
For further information about this position, please contact Marie Barbance, Team Leader - Occupational Health and Safety, on mobile 0417 535 314.
Note: This position is subject to a 6 month qualifying period in accordance with the Fair Work Australia minimum employment period. During the qualifying period employees will be provided with appropriate on-going induction, support, assistance, resources and training to enable them to meet the required performance standards for the position.
We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If selected for an interview and you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.
Greater Shepparton City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. Greater Shepparton City Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is at the centre of our everyday thinking and service delivery.
Please note that applications which do not specifically address the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the position description will not be considered.
All applications must be submitted to the Council by the closing date shown on the advertisement.
