Safety and Risk Coordinator

About the Opportunity

Are you ready to lead, influence, and make a real difference?

Council is looking for a passionate and driven leader to join the People and Culture team as the Safety and Risk Coordinator. This is a rare opportunity to shape how risk, safety, and wellbeing are managed across the organisation. You will be welcomed into a highly collaborative and capable team, fostering a strong safety culture and supporting risk based decision making while delivering Council’s safety and risk strategies and initiatives.

In this role, you will lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Council’s Enterprise Risk Framework, including Business Continuity Plans and the strategic risk register. You will manage Workers Compensation and insurance functions, ensuring compliance, effective claims management, and risk mitigation. Collaborating with the Executive Leadership Team and management, you will provide practical advice and support while driving initiatives that embed a positive safety culture and strengthen organisational risk maturity.

If you have a degree in Work Health and Safety, Business, or a related discipline, along with comprehensive experience in a similar safety and risk leadership role within a fast paced, customer focused environment, and proven experience leading and supporting a team to achieve results, we want to hear from you.

To find out more about your next career opportunity: Position Description

Remuneration

$131,754 - $151,518 per annum plus 14% superannuation and a leaseback vehicle. 

The Benefits

This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact while enjoying variety, influence and professional growth. You will work across a diverse portfolio of initiatives, from strategic projects to operational improvements, with the support of a committed organisation that values safety, wellbeing and continuous improvement. In return, Council offers a supportive work environment, the chance to influence meaningful change, and the satisfaction of seeing your work translate into safer outcomes across the organisation. . 

• Full-time position 35 hours per week
• Flexible work arrangement options including hybrid work arrangements, option of nine-day fortnight or monthly RDO
• Generous leave entitlements including Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Paid Parental Leave
• Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to Council's Study Assistance program
• Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members 
• Weekly Health and Wellbeing programs held on site
• Free flu vaccination program
• Work mobile and iPad supplied
• Free parking on-site
• Beautiful location in the picturesque Hunter Valley! 

What's Next?

We encourage you to apply by completing the application form below and uploading a copy of your resume. 

Your candidate suitability is determined by your responses to the selection criteria questions, for more information on how to address the selection criteria please visit our How to apply page.

Pre-Employment Screening

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other pre-employment checks, such as references, employment history checks, working with children checks or a criminal record check.

About Us

At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We're committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce. 

We are committed to the value of respect, and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.

There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruitment@cessnock.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications Close: Thursday 29 January 2026 at 11.30pm

Who to Contact: Michelle Honeyman, People and Culture Manager on 0437 403 435

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and excellence, Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive, thriving Council and employer of choice.