Salary Range Band 6 $99,631 - $108,597 pro rata plus 12% Super Part time (0.8) role in the Health Safety and Wellbeing team; flexible days and hours available Located at St Kilda Town Hall with flexible working arrangements possible. About the Organisation The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation. About the Role Be part of an organisation with a varied and complex safety risk profile. You will have opportunity to develop your safety skills across a broad range of initiatives, advisory and support implementation of the safety management system and annual safety and wellbeing plans Duties: Undertake incident investigation and risk assessments in operational environments Provide technical safety advice to the organisation Support Departments to implement the safety management system and wellbeing initiatives Support Council in day to day operational safety, health and wellbeing matters Support reporting and governance/assurance activities relating to safety and wellbeing Skills and Experience Experience working within a customer focused environment Safety qualification or qualification in a related field Demonstrated experience working effectively in multi disciplinary teams A passion for improving the health and wellbeing of employees. Experience in being part of a safety advisory team will be highly regarded Great verbal and written communication Culture People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace. We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community. Benefits We offer a workplace that accommodates your working style and needs. Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community-focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation. Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program with access to fitness gyms, pools and facilities, and a well-regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Security Requirements and Professional Obligations Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments. Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide: Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences, Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and Sufficient proof of their identity. Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider. Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation). How to Apply Click APPLY. All applicants must provide a Resume and Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria. Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback. Further information can be obtained by contacting Karen Lyons, Head of Safety & Wellbeing via email at karen.lyons@portphillip.vic.gov.au Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 23 November 2025 The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA community and candidates with a disability. If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Yass Mustafa (Recruitment and Employee Experience Advisor) on phone 0468 576 806 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au PD Health and Safety Officer November 2025.pdf
