OHS & Risk Officer

Full Time
$75,028.17 Gross per annum + Superannuation

Our Values| Respect| Integrity| Teamwork| Service Excellence|Innovation

About the Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an OHS & Risk Officer to join our team and help create a safe, healthy and proactive workplace across Glenelg Shire Council.
This is a hands-on role facilitating Council’s OHS audit and inspection program, assisting with a variety of work including OHS inspections and audits, hazard identification, incident investigations, risk management, OHS registers, policies and procedures, staff inductions and WorkCover obligations. You will work alongside managers and staff to identify and manage risks, improve workplace safety and support a positive safety culture.
In this role you will provide practical advice and support across Council, helping our teams understand their OHS responsibilities and actively participate in safety and continuous improvement initiatives.
If you’re passionate about workplace safety, enjoy working with people and want a role where you can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!
For further information on the position please refer to the Position Description.

What you need to Succeed

To succeed in this position, you need to be organised, proactive and confident working with people and be able to work independently, manage competing priorities, communicate clearly with staff and managers, and use initiative to identify and resolve OHS issues. You need good attention to detail, sound administration and IT skills, discretion when dealing with sensitive information, and a willingness to learn and apply OHS, risk and Council processes.

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• To be organised, proactive and confident working with people.
• Have the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to communicate clearly with staff and managers.
• Good attention to detail.
• Sound administration and IT skills.
• Ability to use discretion when dealing with sensitive information.
• Be able to use initiative to identify and resolve OHS issues.
• A willingness to learn and apply OHS, Risk and Council processes.

To apply for this position please complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role.

Why work for us?
A career with Glenelg Shire Council starts with a desire to go further. Here you will care about empowering our community and see the impact of the work you do.
We have a values-based culture and offer a range of training and personal development opportunities, along with a wide range of benefits for staff including salary packaging options, active social club, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program support, well-being initiatives and salary sacrifice options available for gym memberships.

Glenelg Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and values workforce diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing a safe working environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all people while providing positive employment opportunities.

We take pride in being a child safe organisation and are committed to the wellbeing of children and young people, as well as our employees. This commitment is reflected in our recruitment processes.

Our Shire is renowned for its landscapes which include the Budj Bim, National Heritage Landscape, expansive beaches, scenic and rugged coast and national parks.

We respectfully acknowledge the traditional lands and waters of the Gunditjmara people, Boandik people, Jardwadjali people and their respective cultural heritages. Council embraces diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive community.

Pre-employment Requirements:
All positions with Council are subject to a satisfactory ongoing National Police Check, valid Working with Children Check (Employee), medical assessment and Alcohol and Other Drug Screening.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position please click on the Apply Now button at the bottom of this page. You will be guided to complete our online application form. When submitting your application, please ensure you upload the following supporting documents:
• A brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role, including addressing the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the Position Description.
• Resume.
• Copies of relevant qualifications (if applicable).

Applications Close: Sunday 20 September 2026 at 11:59pm

Looking for further information please contact:

Name: Lynne Thompson
Position: Risk & Safety Manager
Contact Phone: 03 5522 2383

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