EOI - Senior Safety Business Partner

Full-time | Temporary Acting Opportunity November 2026 to January 2027 (or until filled permanently) | Level 6 Classification

About the Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to act as Senior Safety Business Partner from November until late January (or until the role is filled permanently, whichever is earlier) and gain valuable Work Health and Safety (WHS) experience and exposure to the broader Governance and Risk portfolio.

You’ll support positive Safety Leadership and WHS culture across Council, provide professional advice to leaders, Health and Safety Representatives and employees, and help business units apply our WHS Management System consistently in line with legislation and Return to Work SA Self Insurer Performance Standards.

This is not your typical safety role, you’ll be expected to be working across the business in partnership with staff, understanding opportunities and risks and supporting to make our workplace safer.  Your advice and views will be valued and considered and you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference. 

You will have the opportunity to receive handover and guidance from Michael Henry who currently undertakes the role and will be part of a supportive team environment. 

Please consider applying if you have an interest in this business area and are looking for a new opportunity to develop your strengths and leadership.   We are open to discussing flexible work arrangements which align with business needs.

About You

You’re a proactive, motivated safety professional who builds strong relationships at all levels. You’ll bring:

• excellent communication skills and sound judgement to negotiate outcomes
• experience providing high-level WHS advice to leaders and employees
• sound knowledge of WHS legislation, codes of practice and standards
• practical experience developing and delivering WHS training
• the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain confidentiality
• ideally, experience in WHS risk management and internal audit, a self-insured or local government environment, and a tertiary OHS qualification (or equivalent experience).
  
  

Key Responsibilities

This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll:

• develop, review, implement and report on the WHS Management System, policies and procedures to support compliance and continuous improvement
• drive the WHS risk management process across the organisation and promote a strong safety culture among leaders and employees
• conduct regular audits against Return to Work SA self-insurer standards, legislation and corporate policies, and undertake the LGA Workers Compensation Scheme’s annual KPI review
• support executive, leaders and employees to develop and implement the WHS strategic and operational plans, and report progress to executive leadership
• work with employees to ensure incident and hazard reports are followed up and completed confidentially and on time
• build effective relationships with business units and third parties such as the Local Government Schemes, and attend industry network meetings to bring in best practice.
  
  

The Details

This position is classified at Level 6 and will be offered as a temporary full-time acting arrangement from November 2026 until 30 January 2027, or until permanent recruitment to the role is finalised, whichever is earlier.

How to Express your Interest

Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application for this vacancy by 9.00am, Monday 9 November 2026.

For additional information, please refer to the position description or please contact Laura Copeland, Manager Governance and Risk on 0475 398 891.

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