Description

Are you passionate about creating safe and resilient workplaces?

Warrnambool City Council is seeking a dedicated and skilled Safety & Risk Advisor to join our Safety and Risk Team.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting the delivery of Health, Safety, Risk and Injury Management services across Council. Working closely with teams from all areas of the organisation, you’ll help coordinate safety processes, manage documentation, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Excellent time management and attention to detail
• The ability to build effective working relationships across different teams and departments
• A collaborative, problem-solving mindset
• An interest in workplace safety and a commitment to supporting a positive safety culture

Technical qualifications are not essential — this role is ideal for someone with strong coordination and communication skills who enjoys working across diverse teams to achieve great outcomes.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, community-focused organisation
• Contribute to meaningful improvements in workplace safety and wellbeing
• Enjoy a collaborative and flexible work environment with opportunities for development

If you’re ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

The Benefits

Temporary full time position until August 2026, with a salary range of $76,310 - $86,749 per annum. Part Time Hours will be considered for this position.  

Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees, including:

• Ongoing training and development
• Discount to Council owned facilities
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long service leave (pro-rata) after 7 years 

To Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please click ‘Apply Now’ on the Warrnambool City Council and complete the online application form. 

Questions

If after reading the position description you have further questions please contact Adam Williams, Safety & Risk Coordinator, on 03 5559 4817 or awilliams@warrnambool.vic.gov.au. 

Applications close: 5.00pm Sunday 9 November 2025. 

Please note, that all prospective Warrnambool City Council employees will be required to undertake a medical assessment. Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which include reference checks and a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, please visit www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/careers

Warrnambool City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer

To view current vacancies visit www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/careers

For details on how to submit your application refer to 

www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/how-submit-your-application