Health and Safety Advisor

• Salary Range Band 7 $111,873 to $125,191 plus 12% super 
• Fixed term Six month role 
• Possible Flexible working, inclusive culture and iconic St Kilda location

Join Our Team as a Health and Safety Advisor

6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Are you a safety professional who enjoys influence, variety and making a practical difference?

The City of Port Phillip is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to join our Safety and Wellbeing team on a six month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a meaningful role where your advice, expertise and judgement will directly support leaders and improve safety outcomes across a diverse organisation.

Working closely with the Head of Safety and Wellbeing, you will manage a varied and engaging portfolio while contributing to key initiatives across the People, Culture and Safety department. This role goes well beyond compliance and offers real scope to partner, influence and embed positive change.

What You'll Be Doing

• Partner with leaders across the organisation to implement and embed the Safety Management System
• Provide expert advice on complex risk assessments, incident investigations and health and safety matters
• Support the development and rollout of practical prevention initiatives, including those aligned to our child safety framework
• Assist with governance activities including internal audits and assurance processes
• Contribute to continuous improvement and a strong safety culture across council 

What You Bring

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively at all levels
• Sound knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, regulations and policy frameworks
• Practical experience designing and implementing prevention focused initiatives
• Confidence operating in a fast paced and complex environment
• A collaborative and improvement focused mindset
• Relevant qualifications or substantial experience in health and safety or a related field

About City of Port Phillip 

We are a vibrant and diverse inner-city council stretching 20kms from South to Port Melbourne along the stunning bay beaches down to Elwood and out to St Kilda East with around 1000 people who all work together to deliver more than 100 programs and services to our engaged community of residents, businesses and visitors. What does that mean? Think, childcare, libraries, parks, recreation, waste rubbish collection, road maintenance, family and youth services, property & assets, city planning & development, customer experience, digital technology, governance, people, culture and safety, and of course South Melbourne Market!  City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation. 

Our work environment  

We are proud to work at City of Port Phillip. While we are a local council, we are also an organisation defined by vibrancy, ambition and purpose.

Our main workplace at the iconic St Kilda Town Hall blends heritage and modern open plan spaces, creating a hub where people can collaborate, grow and deliver important services to our community.

Proudly as one, we work together and grow together, thinking creatively and strategically with courage, integrity and accountability while putting our community first.

What’s in it for you 

• We offer a hybrid working model with our core setup being 50-60% in the office depending on team requirements and welcome further conversation to meet your working style and needs 
• Be supported and empowered to be your best by a passionate leadership team that encourages collaboration and innovation
• Discounted fitness membership with access to over 260+ gyms, pools, group classes and facilities across Melbourne for you and your family!
• Our work hubs are located close to our very own Child Care centres making accessing childcare a breeze!  
• Career development opportunities within your team and/or across council plus a great study assistance allowance of up to $4000 per year per person and 6 hours per week study leave (on approved courses only)
• Flexible working conditions, an active social club, supportive health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Our very own Pride Network, that helps create an environment where each and every person can feel safe, welcomed, seen, and supported to bring their whole selves to work   
• 20 weeks paid parental leave and our pioneering 24 weeks paid leave for single parents 
• Access to novated leasing and salary sacrificed technology

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations 

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and                                                       
• Sufficient proof of their identity. 
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
• Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).  

So, what’s next?  

Hit that APPLY button now! 

Whether you think you meet all the requirements or not, we strongly encourage you to apply, as we take a holistic approach to considering your skills, life experience, and alignment to our key selection criteria. You’ve got this! 

Please submit; 

• Resume – latest and detailed version  
• Cover letter no longer than 2 pages that captures your response to the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) found on the Positions Description (PD).  

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered. 

For further information please contact Dave Crichton – Head of Recruitment, Workforce Systems and Experience via email on David.crichton@portphillip.vic.gov.au  

Please note this contact is provided while the Head of Safety and Wellbeing is on leave.

Applications close 11.59pm Wednesday 13 May 2026

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability. 

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Yass Mustafa (Recruitment and Employee Experience Advisor) on phone 0468 576 806 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

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