This is a Senior Safety Advisor role with Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley based in Kununurra, WA, AU Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley Role Seniority - senior More about the Senior Safety Advisor role at Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley Share this WhatsApp LinkedIn Facebook X Share Senior Safety Advisor Applications Close (AWST): 11:00 PM 21/12/2025 Salary up to: $130,000 - $139,999 Occupation: Human Resources, Occupational Health and Safety Work Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Kununurra - Remote WA As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome contributions from all people. We encourage people of all abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diverse cultures and backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA and all age groups to apply. The Organisation The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley (SWEK) believes that providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is extremely important. We are committed to employing people who share the SWEK Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Communication, and Respect; these Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at SWEK. The East Kimberley The East Kimberley is a stunning and sparsely populated area in the northeast corner of Western Australia and is known as one of the world's last wilderness frontiers. As a global tourism attraction, it is also known for its pristine kaleidoscope of colour, outback adventures, world-class fishing, excellent caravan parks, luxury accommodation options, great food, and friendly locals. It is an amazing and very unique part of Australia. The East Kimberley is diverse in many ways, with a unique mix of cultures, lifestyles, and abundant opportunities. The Opportunity Responsibilities We are looking for an experienced Senior Safety Advisor to join our team in Kununurra to provide leadership and specialist expertise to ensure the successful delivery of work, health, safety and wellbeing initiatives and programs in safety management across the Shire. This role supports the Shire in developing and delivering a safety and wellbeing improvement program and WHS Management System to continuously improve the Shire’s safety culture. The Advisor is required to deliver high quality safety practices, build strong working relationships across the organisation and positively promote the organisation at all times.Your responsibilities will include: Lead, coach and mentor Shire employees to build a safety culture of proactive identification and management of risk, and continuous improvement of the Shire’s WHS Management System; Implement the Shire’s WHS Management Plan and manage divisional specific initiatives consistent with the plan; Provide expert technical advice and support, specific direction and/or manage safety project activities, including ensuring major projects are undertaken with highest standards of safety performance; Lead and facilitate an internal WHS audit program to support ongoing compliance and safety improvement; Manage all Workers Compensation claims and injury management both with internal and external stakeholders; Provide sound investigative advice and support to ensure identified critical incidents are investigated with the highest level of diligence and confidentiality; Develop and deliver WHS policies, procedures, training programs and broader learning and development initiatives as they relate to WHS and Wellbeing; Implement WHS management strategies, frameworks and processes for critical risk management; Provide strategic and operational advice to the leadership team to ensure safe, reliant and compliant operations. Professional qualifications (degree level) in a relevant field, such as Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science or related field and current unrestricted WA “C” Class Driver’s Licence are essential for this role. You will need excellent understanding of relevant WHS legislation, regulations and requirements, demonstrated experience in delivering a WHS management system, and extensive experience in a health, safety, environment, and quality role. You will also bring significant practical leadership and management experience, high level communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to deliver complex WHS technical information, well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills and proficient use in Microsoft products and safety management software. More information about the position and the requirements are in the Position Description at the bottom of this page. Salary And Benefits Working for SWEK means that in addition to the competitive annual salary package up to $156,000 (inclusive of allowances and superannuation, dependent on skills and experience), you may also enjoy a range of benefits including: 6 weeks annual leave 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute a further 5% Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, rent or mortgage interest expenses 11 public holidays with 2 additional 'Local Government Days' per year Flexible working arrangements Shire provided corporate uniforms Opportunities for professional development A variety of health and wellbeing programs including free membership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool, free health assessments, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services Please note that, where applicable, benefits will be applied pro-rata to casual and part-time roles. APPLY NOW! If you are ready to be part of our diversely talented team and to build your future with an organisation that makes an impact, improves lives and inspires others please click the ‘Apply’ button at the bottom of this page or contact Wendy Tapper, our Executive Manager Human Resource and Safety on 0428 230 691 for a confidential discussion. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement — acceptable evidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicants will also be required to provide a National Police Clearance before the interview stage of the recruitment process. Attachments 1105 - Position Description -Senior Safety Advisor 2025.pdf Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ️ Leading safety initiatives Implementing WHS Management Plan ⚖️ Managing Workers Compensation claims Key Strengths ️ WHS Management System Leadership and Management ️ Communication Skills Microsoft Products Analytical Skills Training Development A Final Note: This is a role with Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley not with Hatch.
