WHS and Wellbeing Advisor

• Support and implement our WHS framework, policies and initiatives  

• Join a close-knit and supportive team at a progressive Council  

• Part-time, 12-month fixed term role (21 hours per week)  

• Total package for 21 hrs/week from $50,917 to $63,332 pa including superannuation, full time equivalent $95,045 to $118,220 pa including superannuation  

Why Apply?   

Join us in creating a vibrant, progressive and sustainable community.    

 We are an innovative and progressive lower north shore Council with a rich history dating back to the 1890s and many heritage-listed sites. With an abundance of amenities and attractions, this area has something to offer everyone.     

We are a smaller Council, offering diverse and rewarding work.     

As a Work Health and Safety (WHS) and Wellbeing Advisor you will be part of a small but ambitious Council, supporting our greatest asset- our staff.    

 This role offers the opportunity to apply your WHS, Wellbeing and Risk Management expertise to make a meaningful impact to our culture and community, by strengthening Council’s safety and wellbeing culture, systems and initiatives.  

Why You’ll Like Working Here    

At Mosman Council, we are committed to our community and its environment and provide our employees with the same level of commitment and care.   

 As a member of a close-knit team you will experience a connected and supportive environment.   The team you will join is welcoming and knowledgeable and ready to collaborate to continually improve our systems and processes.    

 We are proud to be recognised as a leading employer, having recently won the Xref 2025 Best Workplace Award and the Xref 2025 Change Champion Award, which celebrate excellence in people management and positive workplace transformation.  

 We offer diverse and rewarding work, ongoing training and development opportunities, health and fitness subsidy, tertiary study assistance program, access to fitness passport offering discounted  gym memberships, and genuine work-life balance. Additionally, our staff have the opportunity to deliver on initiatives that have a tangible impact on the daily lives of residents.   

We invite you to learn more about what Mosman Council has to offer. View the full list here.   

What You’ll Be Working On   

 Reporting to the Manager, People and Culture and as part of a small team of 5, this is a standalone role, with adequate support and strategic direction provided. 

 Key responsibilities include:  

• Provide WHS advice on risk mitigation strategies, continuous improvement and compliance requirements to managers, supervisors and staff  

• Coordinate, develop, implement and monitor Councils WHS policies, procedures and safety management systems 

• Support staff with safety inspections and incident investigations, identifying trends and root causes, and recommending improvements and corrective actions  

• Coordinate Council’s Health and Safety Committee, critical incident response and first aid and fire warden training  

• Support return to work and injury management programs  

• Drive WHS and Wellbeing initiatives promoting a proactive and positive safety culture across Council 

What You’ll Bring to the Role   

• Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety with experience across WHS and Wellbeing policy development, compliance, implementation and monitoring 

• Strong  knowledge of WHS legislation and codes of practice, with the ability to apply these effectively in a Council context 

• Subject matter expert in WHS, confident in leading and promoting a positive safety culture including ongoing education for staff and managers 

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining strong attention to detail 

• Skilled in WHS reporting, anaysing trends and issues, and presenting data and insights in clear professional formats  

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with sound judgment and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively  

How to Apply   

• Apply now by completing the online application form below. You can save your application and come back to it later.   

• Please answer all required questions and demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.   

• Upload your Resume/CV and any relevant documentation (Word, PDF or JPEG format only)  

• For further information about the role, please contact Veronika Matino Vesela on 9978 4194 during business hours for a confidential discussion or see the attached Position Description.   

Applications close:    11.59pm, 5 February 2026  
   

Mosman Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.   

Mosman Council is committed to creating safer communities for children and young people