About the role
We are currently looking for a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Partner who is a caring, compassionate and a dedicated person, driven by making a positive impact with a focus on continuous improvement. This is a partnering role and would be ideally suited to someone who can coach and influence whilst understanding and applying the technical aspects of health safety and wellbeing. As part of the People, Culture & Development team, and reporting to the Head of Health, Safety & Wellbeing, this position will take on responsibility for empowering, supporting and guiding managers, leaders and staff within a portfolio of departments delivering Council services.
This is a full-time permanent role based at the Knox Civic Centre in Wantirna South. The role requires frequent travel to various Council sites around the municipality, all within 10km. We support flexible working arrangements while ensuring operational needs of the role are met.
This is a Band 6 classified role. Remuneration will be $98,353.35 to $107,416.64 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.
What you will bring to this role
The key selection criteria for this role are:
- Tertiary qualification (Cert IV) in Occupational Health & Safety, Human Resources, Health or Counselling.
- Three (3) years of health, safety & wellbeing experience in the Australian regulatory environment.
- Demonstrated experience in supporting and coaching business leaders in improving health and safety performance.
- Demonstrated experience in working independently and autonomously to support cross functional departments.
- Experience in applying the principals of psychosocial hazards, psychological safety and workplace mental health (desirable)
- WorkSafe approved 2-day Role of a Return to Work Coordinator training (note RTW is not a part of this role specifically) (desirable)
How to apply
Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter online via the ‘Apply’ button by 5pm Friday 8th August 2025.
All applications must be made via the online portal. No applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered.
For further information on this role please contact Skip Fulton, Head of Health, Safety & Wellbeing at skip.fulton@knox.vic.gov.au.
A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.
Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date.
Why work at Knox
Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy:
- Accrued or rostered days off available for full-time roles, depending on operational requirements
- Broad range of leave options including up to 16 weeks primary and up to 4 weeks secondary parental leave
- Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees
- Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth
- Support towards further study
- 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.
To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox
Inherent requirements
To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.
- Office Based role(s) - Inherent Requirements Table .DOCX
Our commitments
Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.
Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.
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