At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safety initiatives and mentor a team to create a safer workplace.
- Company: Join Blacktown City Council, shaping one of Australia's fastest-growing communities.
- Benefits: Secure full-time role, competitive salary, flextime, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Access to fitness programs, social clubs, and a supportive workplace culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on employee safety and wellbeing in a diverse environment.
- Qualifications: Experienced WHS leader with strong leadership and team development skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Lead with purpose. Shape progress for a growing city. Leadership at Blacktown City means more than managing teams. It's about shaping how one of Australia's fastest-growing and most diverse communities operates today and grows into the future.
Help create a safer workplace for thousands of Council employees every day. As Senior Coordinator Safety, you lead Council's WHS team and drive the systems, programs and initiatives that support physical safety, mental wellbeing and organisational compliance.
You mentor and develop a team of safety professionals, analyse incident and risk data, manage investigations, review safety performance and oversee improvements to Council's WHS management systems. You work closely with leaders across the organisation, providing expert advice, delivering training and supporting practical solutions to workplace risks.
A key part of the role is leading psychosocial safety initiatives. You provide our leaders with assistance to assess workplace stressors, manage psychosocial risks, and promote a culture where employees feel supported and safe at work.
The work you do directly impacts employees across Council. By improving safety systems, addressing risks and supporting both physical and psychological wellbeing, you help create a workplace where people can perform their roles safely and return home safely each day.
This role suits an experienced WHS leader with strong leadership skills and a track record of improving safety outcomes, developing teams and driving positive workplace culture.
At Blacktown City Council, good people make great teams, and great teams build great cities. Here, you will find the stability and support to keep growing, along with:
- a secure, permanent, full-time role with one of Australia's largest councils
- an entry level salary commencing at $2,851.62 per week
- access to Council's flextime arrangement
- 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements
- ongoing training and development support
- access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs.
Our commitment to safety: Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing. We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.
Closing date: Sunday 23 August 2026, 11.59 pm
Senior Coordinator Safety employer: Careers at Council
At Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values community impact and employee development. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, offering opportunities for career growth through continuous learning and professional development. With a focus on work-life balance, including a 35-hour work week and flexible hours, plus benefits like discounted gym memberships and recognition programs, we ensure our employees thrive both personally and professionally in a vibrant coastal location.
