WHS Advisor
Job No:
PP01290
Location:
Gordon
WHS Advisor
- Salary $94,406.52 to $109,512.00 p/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 enhance Council’s safety culture and WHS systems.
Reporting to the Team Leader - Risk Advisory, the WHS Advisor will provide professional advice and operational support across Council to ensure compliance with work health and safety legislation, codes of practice and Council policies.
Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Provide expert WHS advice to managers, supervisors and staff
- Support the development, implementation and review of WHS policies, procedures and systems
- Assist with incident investigations, risk assessments and hazard management
- Coordinate WHS audits, inspections and corrective actions
- Monitor legislative changes and promoting best practice WHS initiatives
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of Council’s safety culture
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety, or substantial relevant work experience in the WHS field, or a willingness to undertake further training
- Current Class C Driver’s Licence
- Return to Work Coordination Certificate, or a willingness to obtain
- General Construction Induction (White Card), or willingness to obtain
- Current First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain
- Demonstrated knowledge of WHS legislation and regulatory requirements
- A proactive and practical approach to risk management and problem-solving
- Well-developed communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Benefits
- 35 hour working week
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles
- Up to $100 yearly Health & Fitness reimbursement (conditional)
- 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 website click here.
How to apply
Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria as listed within the Position Description to be eligible for an interview.
Please apply via our website: https://krg.applynow.net.au/jobs/PP01290-whs-advisor
Applications made outside of this process will not be considered
Like to know more? Please contact Jo Zhu at jzhu@krg.nsw.gov.au
Closes: 12pm, Monday 16 February 2026
Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer
