Burwood Council

Safety and Wellbeing Business Partner

• Permanent full-time position available
• Lead the continued transformation of Council’s Safety & Wellbeing functions
• Work with staff across all teams of Council to champion Safety & Wellbeing
• $102,312 - $127,419 pa + 11.5% Super + Flexi time

About us:

The Burwood Council area is Sydney’s emerging cultural playground and has been identified as a Strategic Centre by the NSW Government. It is a cosmopolitan destination showcasing a thriving retail and business centre with a strong and vibrant presence.

Our diverse community enjoys well designed public spaces, inclusive events, intriguing laneways with impressive public art activations, along with an enviable restaurant and cafe scene.

At Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our exciting and ambitious Community Strategic Plan 2036.

Read on further if you would like to join us

The Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner will work closely with staff from across the organisation to develop, implement and continually improve Council's WH&S Management system. In this role you will manage Council's Recover at Work program and provide proactive advice across the organisation on all facets of staff WH&S and wellbeing.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Developing, implementing and monitoring Council’s WHS Management System (WHSMS)
• Managing Council’s Recover at Work Program including acting as the Return to Work Coordinator and coordinating Workers Compensation 
• Working closely with our Health & Wellbeing Champions to develop and implement Council’s Health & Wellbeing Program and associated activities
• Providing effective WH&S and wellbeing advice and guidance to staff across Council
• Working with Council's directorates to ensure all WHS
  systems of work (e.g. risk assessments, SOPs, SWPs, SWMS etc.) are current and valid
• Collecting WH&S statistical data and writing reports to be presented to the Executive team

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role where you have had to lead Safety & Wellbeing for an organisation with a diverse range of functions
• Relevant tertiary qualification in WHS or other relevant discipline
• Sound understanding of the Recover at Work process
• Demonstrated experience in building effective relationships at all levels of an organisation
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to prepare meaningful reports
• Strong project management skills and the ability to plan and deliver a range of tasks and projects

Key Requirements:

• COVID-19 vaccination for all employees (2 Vaccines)
• Willingness to complete a Criminal History Check
• Current NSW Driver's Licence

Culture & Benefits:

• Access to flexitime arrangements
• Health & Well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks, health and wellbeing activities etc.)
• Access to Fitness Passport membership
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Enquiries:

Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or please contact Michael Ridge, Manager People & Culture on 02 9911 9961 to discuss the details of this opportunity.

If you need assistance with your application, any adjustments to the recruitment process, or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact Casey Feeney, People & Culture Advisor on 02 9078 6135.

How to apply:

Please click on “Apply Now” and follow the steps.

Applications are to include a resume, cover letter and answers to the online questions.

Closing date:

Tuesday, 13 May 2025 at 11:59 pm

At Burwood Council we celebrate diversity, value inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are committed to creating an environment where every member of our team feels respected, supported and inspired to contribute their unique skills and talents for a better Burwood.

In serving our community, we are also proud to be a child safe organisation.