Child Safety & HSW Advisor in Melbourne

Salary Range Band 7 $115,229 to $128,947 plus 12% super

Full time permanent role

We are a diverse & inclusive council based in St Kilda with a positive culture and flexible working arrangements possible.

About City of Port Phillip:

We are a vibrant and diverse inner-city council stretching 20kms from South to Port Melbourne along the stunning bay beaches down to Elwood and out to St Kilda East with around 1000 people who all work together to deliver more than 100 programs and services to our engaged community of residents, businesses and visitors. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.

What’s the role all about:

This role will support the safety advisory from People Culture and Safety across both child safety and Health Safety and Wellbeing (HSW), with a focus on the Community Wellbeing Division that includes our Family Youth and Children Services, Community Services including libraries as key functions. In addition, this role has a broad Council remit across the entire organisation in conjunction with the Head of Safety and Wellbeing to support the maturity and enhancement of the child safe standards at City of Port Phillip.

The role would be ideal for someone who is a proactive and strategic thinker, with a willingness to continually learn and collaborate to find the best approach across a variety of programs and initiatives. Knowledge and practical application of safety risk management across a range of settings will be important, along with the ability to prioritise effectively and work across both strategic and operational matters.

What you might do:

• Support the maturity of both the Child Safety and HSW programmes across Council
• Coordinate the prevention programs with a focus on the Community Wellbeing Division
• Be part of a focussed team driving continuous improvement across safety risk management

Who we are looking for:

An experienced professional with experience across both workplace safety and child safety or experience in a similar organisation in a safety advisory or child safety advisory role. The successful person will need to be prepared to demonstrate they are self-driven in learning and adapting to priorities and systems, and build strong relationships to work effectively with the operational Business stakeholders and the People culture and safety function.

Our work environment:

We love what we do and are all proud to work at the City of Port Phillip. Yes, we are local council, and we are one with vibrancy, passion and ambition who are a welcoming, health conscious, diverse and inclusive. Our main location at the iconic St Kilda Town Hall offers a heritage and modern open plan hub to work from where people can collaborate and develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

Proudly as one we all take accountability to put our community first. Together we work, creatively and strategically we think and with courage comes growth and with integrity we perform.

What’s in it for you:

• We offer a hybrid working model with our core setup being 50-60% in the office depending on team requirements.
• Be supported and empowered to be your best by a passionate leadership team that encourages collaboration and innovation.
• Discounted fitness membership with access to over 260+ gyms, pools, group classes and facilities across Melbourne for you and your family!
• Career development opportunities within your team and/or across council plus a great study assistance allowance of up to $4000 per year per person and 6 hours per week study leave (on approved courses only).
• Flexible working conditions, an active social club, supportive health and wellbeing program, and a well-regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Our very own Pride Network, that helps create an environment where each and every person can feel safe, welcomed, seen, and supported to bring their whole selves to work.
• 20 weeks paid parental leave and our pioneering 24 weeks paid leave for single parents.
• Access to novated leasing and salary sacrificed technology.

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
• 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)

So, what’s next?

We strongly encourage you to apply, as we take a holistic approach to considering your skills, life experience, and alignment to our key selection criteria.

Resume – latest and detailed version

Cover letter no longer than 2 pages that captures your response to the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) found on the Positions Description (PD).

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered. For further information please contact Karen Lyons Head of Safety and Wellbeing via email at karen.lyons@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 8th November 2026.

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