Ballina Shire Council

Work Health and Safety (WHS) Adviser – Civil Construction

ABOUT US

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

Ballina Shire Council is strongly committed to increasing diversity across the organisation. We encourage anyone to apply for our vacancies regardless of their gender, race religion, sexual orientation or disability status.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Position

We are seeking a motivated, experienced and passionate individual to help drive and strengthen Council’s safety culture.

Reporting to Council’s Manager Engineering Works, this position will play a key role in supporting the delivery of essential civil infrastructure projects that benefit our community. As a Work Health and Safety Adviser, you will partner closely with Council's Civil Construction teams and corporate WHS team, providing practical WHS advice, coaching and support across a diverse range of civil construction, maintenance, drainage and infrastructure projects.

You will work collaboratively with leaders and employees to promote a positive safety culture, ensure legislative compliance, and drive continuous improvement in workplace health and safety outcomes.

To be successful you will bring

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (or equivalent), or a willingness to obtain.
• Demonstrated experience in WHS in the construction and maintenance industry, including conducting workplace inspections, investigations and safety audits.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of WHS policies, procedures, and safe systems of work.
• Proven sound working knowledge of WHS Act and Regulations and Codes of Practice.
• Proven communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and engage employees at all levels.

The rewards

• An annual salary range of $87,600 to $100,600 (plus 12% superannuation) dependent on skills, experience and qualifications.
• Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a rostered day off working arrangement (9 day fortnight or 4 day week).
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options
• Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
• An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
• Generous Award workplace conditions.

Clickhereto view the Position Description and Information Package.

Applications close

11.30pm on Friday 28 August 2026

Specific enquiries

Paul Crozier | Manager Engineering Works | 02 6686 1243

How to apply

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