Tamworth Regional Council

WH&S Business Partner

WH&S Business Partner

Location:  Tamworth, NSW

THE OPPORTUNITY

Join Tamworth Regional Council as a WHS Business Partner and play a key role in embedding a proactive, risk-based safety culture across a diverse operational environment. 

Working closely with leaders, supervisors and teams, you will influence how safety is managed in practice - driving continuous improvement and strengthening organisational capability in line with ISO 45001 principles. 

This is a hands-on, field-based role where your expertise will directly contribute to safer outcomes for your people and community. 

OUR APPROACH TO SAFETY

At Tamworth Regional Council, we are committed to continuously improving our Work, Health & Safety systems & practices.  Our approach is aligned to the principles of ISO 45001, including:

• Risk based decision making
• Strong leadership accountability and engagement
• Worker consultation and participation
• Integration of WHS into operation planning
• Continuous improvement through data, audit and assurance. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As a WHS Business Partner, you will:

• Partner with leaders and teams to embed safe work practices and a positive safety culture
• Support and enhance Council’s Integrated Management System (IMS) aligned with ISO 45001
• Facilitate risk assessments and support proactive hazard identification and control
• Lead and support incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions
• Conduct audits, inspections and safety observations to monitor and improve performance
• Provide practical, timely advice to leaders on WHS legislation, compliance and best practice
• Coach and influence leaders to build accountability and capability in safety management
• Analyse WHS data and trends to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Support delivery of training and awareness programs across the organisation

 TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL DEMONSTRATE

• Qualifications in Work Health & Safety (Diploma or equivalent experience)
• Experience in developing, implementing and improving WHS systems, ideally aligned to ISO 45001 or similar frameworks
• Strong capability in incident investigation, risk assessment and audit processes
• Ability to influence, coach and build relationships across all levels of an organisation
• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation and its practical application
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Experience working across diverse or high-risk operational environments
• Hold a current Australian Drivers Licence
• WHS Construction Card
• Immunisations for Hepatitis A&B, Tetanus, Q Fever OR willingness to undergo
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing & monitoring WHS systems

INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!

For a confidential discussion, please contact Karen Litchfield, Acting Executive Manager, Strategy & Performance on 0409 757 448.

Salary range: Grade 16 - $1,863.99 - $2,016.97 per week including 12% superannuation for a 35-hour work week. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.

Apply Now! Applications Close: 11.59pm Friday, 17 July 2026.

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WHY IS IT ‘WORTH’ WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?

For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play!  It's Worth It - Lifestyle

For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It's Worth It - Community

For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It's Worth It - Career

For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It's Worth It - Belonging

Our values guide our culture, shape how we work, and define what we stand for as an organisation – watch now to discover if you’re aligned with what drives us - Tamworth Regional Council - Our Values

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK!

Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community. 

The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, ‘Blueprint 100’, drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.

Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.

ABOUT OUR REGION

The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours’ drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours’ drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.

Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you’d expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.

As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.

Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.

Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and screening processes, click the link below.

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