People & Safety Coordinator - EOI (6 month contract)

The Shire of Carnarvon is seeking expressions of interest from experienced and motivated safety professionals to join our organisation as a People & Safety Coordinator on a 6-month fixed-term contract, commencing in February 2026. 

We are committed to flexibility and welcome applications from candidates seeking full-time, part-time, or hybrid working arrangements.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a values-driven local government that is committed to building a safe, healthy, and positive workplace culture for all employees.

About the Role

The People & Safety Coordinator plays a key role in developing, implementing, and maintaining the Shire’s Work Health and Safety (WHS) framework. Working closely with leaders and employees, the role supports capability building, fosters a people-first safety culture, and drives continuous improvement in WHS systems, reporting, and compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating WHS system development, compliance activities, and legislative reporting

• Leading risk assessments, workplace inspections, and safety audits

• Supporting incident investigations, workers’ compensation, and return-to-work programs

• Delivering WHS training, inductions, toolbox meetings, and capability-building workshops

• Assisting leaders to strengthen WHS confidence, competence, and positive safety culture

• Coordinating emergency management preparedness and safety initiatives across the organisation

This role is well-suited to someone who enjoys partnering with people, engaging with leaders, and building organisational safety capability.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Demonstrated experience in WHS coordination, safety compliance, or risk management

• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations, and industry best practice

• Experience in incident investigations, WHS audits, and safety training

• High-level communication and coaching skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with excellent attention to detail

• A positive, collaborative, and people-focused approach

• Experience in local government or another regulated environment (desirable but not essential)

Enquiries

If you're interested in joining a supportive and community-focused organisation where your skills will make a real impact, please submit your expression of interest by following the prompts below and clicking on "Submit Application". Please ensure you provide an up-to-date Resume and indicate your work option preference. 

To view the full position description please click here: PD_People & Safety Coordinator

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Denika Sweetman, Manager People, Culture & Wellbeing, on (08) 9941 0031 or via email: sweetman.d@carnarvon.wa.gov.au

Applications will be reviewed as received, and the EOI will close once suitable applicants have been identified.