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Caring for our city, creating a future for all
Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city:â¯Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.
Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.
About the role
The City of Sydney, one of Australia’s premier Councils, has an exciting opportunity available for an experienced, highly motivated, results driven WHS Business Partner to work as part of our friendly and professional Work Health and Safety Team.
In this role you will work with a diverse range of business units to drive internal safety capability, continuous improvement of safety performance and ongoing development in relation to safety and wellbeing.
You will also be responsible for working collaboratively with managers to provide expert advice and implement a broad range of health and safety programs to keep our workers safe.
This is a career move to an endlessly diverse and challenging environment.
Tertiary qualifications in WHS and extensive experience as a work health & safety professional are essential.
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This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.
The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and criminal history check.
Applications must be submitted online byâ¯11:59pm, Monday 12 May 2025.
For more information, contact Katrina Mcllwraith, Executive Manabger Safety & Wellbeing, at KMcIlwraith@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
What we can offer you
You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.
Flexible working- 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
- Collaborative approach to flexible working
- City centre head office, with many public transport options.
- Leadership and management development program
- Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
- Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
- Long service and employee recognition awards
- Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling
- 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave
- Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
- Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
- Part-time and job-sharing options available
- Supportive return-to-work environment
- Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
- Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
- Recognised family inclusive workplace
- Veteran employment supporter
Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.
How to apply
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.
All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.
We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us atâ¯recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.auâ¯orâ¯02 9265 9333.
Select ‘apply now’ to submit your resume and selection criteria.