Ku-ring-gai Council

WHS Advisor

WHS Advisor

• Salary $94,406.52 to$109,512.00p/a + super
• Permanent full time position – 35 hours per week
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles

About Ku-ring-gai Council

Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney’s most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.

With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.

About the role

Ku-ring-gai Council is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees, contractors and community.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Work Health & Safety Advisor to support and strengthen Council’s safety culture and WHS systems.

Reporting to the Team Leader – Risk Advisory, you will provide professional advice and operational support across Council to ensure compliance with work health and safety legislation, codes of practice and Council policies, while contributing to continuous improvement in workplace safety and risk management.

Your dutieswill include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and implementing Council’s WHS Management System and Strategic Plan
• Driving a positive and proactive safety culture across the organisation
• Conducting workplace inspections, audits, investigations and risk assessments
• Supporting injury management and return to work programs
• Coordinating WHS training compliance and maintaining accurate records
• Providing practical WHS advice, risk controls and legislative guidance to teams across Council

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (or equivalent experience)
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management and safety best practice
• Experience delivering WHS programs, investigations, audits and risk assessments
• Demonstrated experience in injury management and return to work coordination
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels
• Strong organisational and computer skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic records systems

Benefits

• 35 hour working week
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Free onsite parking, subject to availability at any given time
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles
• Up to $100 yearly Health & Fitness reimbursement (conditional)
• Opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks additional annual leave per calendar year
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location
• Supportive team environment
• Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities

For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our websiteclick here.

How to apply

Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria as listed within thePosition Descriptionto be eligible for an interview.

Please apply via our website:https://krg.applynow.net.au/jobs/PP01293

Applications made outside of this process will not be considered

Like to know more?Pleasecontact Jo Zhu on 9424 0963

Closes:12pm, Wednesday 3 June 2026

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer