Salary from $97,000 pro rata plus superannuation.

About us:

At the Town of Cottesloe, we are proud to look after one of WA’s most iconic coastal communities. From our beaches and parks to our vibrant local spaces, we are all about keeping Cottesloe welcoming, well‑maintained, and enjoyable for everyone. 

If you are keen to contribute to a community-focused organisation and be part of a crew that genuinely cares about its people and its work, we would like to hear from you.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced Workplace Health and Safety practitioner to join our team, two days a week. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying WHS risks and developing, implementing and overseeing health and safety programs to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all. This role requires a proactive individual with excellent leadership skills and a strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Partner with Manager People and Culture to ensure priorities are planned and delivered in a strategic workplace health and safety plan for Town of Cottesloe.
2. Establish / Manage the Workplace Health and Safety Committee meetings to ensure are compliant and aligned to Vision and Strategic Plans.
3. Provide advice, support and mentoring to the Workplace Health and Safety Representatives including supporting them with regular workplace inspections and various initiatives.
4. Provide advice and support to key stakeholders to ensure Engineering projects, outdoor operations and community events are compliant with WHS legislation.
5. Partner with Manager People and Culture to develop and continuously improve a workplace culture of health and safety.
6. Manage all incident and hazard reporting to ensure investigations are well performed with satisfactory outcomes.

Essential Criteria:

1. Professional qualification (or equivalent experience) in Workplace Health and Safety.
2. Practical experience in presenting at Toolbox meetings with outside workers (or equivalent).
3. Demonstrated initiative in developing workplace culture.
4. Demonstrated wisdom and strategic thinking to identify and address WHS issues and priorities.
5. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage key stakeholder relationships to achieve desired outcome.
6. Significant experience providing advice and collaborating with managers to ensure workplace health and safety across business operations.

Benefits include:

• Up to 18% Superannuation paid by Town of Cottesloe.
• Annual leave loading.
• Flexible work practices.
• Access to discounted private health insurance.
• Unique beautiful gardens and walking distance to Cottesloe Beach.

Please read the attached position description for more information about this opportunity.

How to Apply:

Please provide:

• A cover letter (maximum three pages) addressing the Essential Criteria.
• Your Curriculum Vitae.

Applications for this position will close Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 8am.

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact: Fiona Keay, Manager People and Culture, on 9285 5000 or via email at humanresources@cottesloe.wa.gov.au

The Town of Cottesloe is an Equal Opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion within all practices. Applications for this position are encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders.

Canvassing of elected members will disqualify applications.