• Influence Health and Safety practice to support a high‑performing workplace
• Positively contribute to the WHS Management System to drive proactive safety culture
• Fixed term role (up to 12 months) with the potential to become permanent

About the role

The Work Health and Safety (WHS) Business Partner plays a key role in the review, implementation and continuous improvement of the City's WHS systems while supporting injury, RTW and workers' compensation processes. It partners closely with leaders to strengthen safety culture, drive wellbeing initiatives, deliver clear WHS communication, and conduct incident investigations, audits and site inspections to support ongoing safety performance and improvement.

About you

As a strong candidate, you will bring relevant tertiary qualifications, hands‑on experience in WHS, wellbeing or injury management, and the capability to develop, implement and improve safety systems across a diverse organisation. You will be skilled in incident investigation, injury management and return‑to‑work processes, supported by strong analytical, communication and stakeholder‑engagement abilities. Success in the role also calls for confident facilitation, solid digital skills and the organisational discipline to manage competing priorities effectively.

What's on offer?

• Competitive starting salary around $102K + 12% superannuation with additional scope for outstanding candidates
• Temporary (up to 12 months) with the potential to become permanent
• Full Time 35 hours per week
• Brand new office location at Yarrila Place!
• Flex time, flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements!
• Comprehensive range of employee benefits as outlined here!

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

Want to chat?

Please reach out to Murray Watson on murray.watson@chcc.nsw.gov.au or on 02 6648 4250 to discuss the role in more detail.

If you have any questions around or require specific assistance or adjustments with any aspect of the application/recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at recruitment@chcc.nsw.gov.au

Want to apply?

The application process and further details, including the Position Description, can be found below.

Applications are to be submitted by 9pm (AEST, NSW) on the advertised closing date.

The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.