Are you energised by the idea of shaping a workplace where people feel safe, supported and empowered to thrive?
Join a team that champions wellbeing, drives meaningful change, and plays a vital role in creating a positive safety culture across the department. We’re on the lookout for two passionate Work Health and Safety professionals who are ready to bring their expertise, curiosity and commitment to continuous improvement into a dynamic environment. If you love solving problems, building strong relationships and making a real impact on the way people work, this is your chance to step into a role where your contribution truly matters.
About the roles:
Work Health and Safety Consultant, Level 5
Our Work Health and Safety Consultant supports the delivery of work health and safety initiatives across the agency. This role assists with coordinating safety committees, implementing WHS policies and procedures, managing incident reporting, and supporting injury management processes. The position contributes to creating a safe and compliant work environment through research, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement activities.
Senior Work Health and Safety Consultant, Level 6
Our Senior Work Health and Safety Consultant provides expert advice and leadership on a wide range of health, safety and wellness initiatives, including fitness for work, injury management, incident and hazard investigations, and risk management. The role oversees the Department’s injury management responsibilities for both compensable and non-compensable injuries, supporting employees and managers through-out the return-to-work process.
Both positions are permanent, full-time appointments. This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may arise within the Department and across the WA public sector in the next 12 months from the initial date of appointment.
Our Perth office is located in the Perth CBD in a convenient location, above the Perth Underground rail; close to the Wellington Street Bus Station and City CAT services.
About us
For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage is an attractive proposition, please visit the Department page on the DPLH website.
We have a comprehensive Applicant Information Pack to provide information about us, the values of the department and practical guidance on the process for you.
Benefits of Working at DPLH
DPLH offers a broad range of benefits including but not limited to:
- Access to flexible working arrangements including working from home or alternate work locations for enhanced work life balance.
- 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options
- Comprehensive learning and professional development opportunities.
- 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December
- 3 days additional public sector holidays each year
- Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
- Leave for study, bereavement, foster caring and parenting
- Free access to a confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services.
How to apply: All applications are submitted online. Select ‘Apply for Job’, located at either top or bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions; you will need to provide a:
- Comprehensive CV outlining your skills, experience, and key achievements, including the contact details of two referees.
- Maximum two (2) page covering letter that addresses the essential requirements listed in the job description form for the position you are applying for.
- Clearly indicate the specific position you are applying for in your covering letter. If you wish to apply for both roles, please state this and provide two separate covering letters, each addressing the relevant essential requirements.
- Evidence of relevant tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety or closely related discipline.
Further Information:
If you would like to know more, please give Bryce Cushing, Manager Work Health and Safety a call on (08) 6551 8146 or email Bryce.Cushing@dplh.wa.gov.au to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Bryce or seek their assistance with lodging your application.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants – For a confidential discussion about the recruitment process, please reach out to Barb Culbong from our Aboriginal Employment and Engagement team. You can contact Barb at 0408 895 002 or email us at aboriginalemployment@dplh.wa.gov.au.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and as a measure to achieve equality under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with disability who meet the requirements of the position, may be prioritised for appointment.
Accessibility: If you have any communication or access needs that require adjustment to allow you to participate in this recruitment process, please contact our HR Services team on (08) 6551 9419 or email recruitment@dplh.wa.gov.au.
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the below numbers:
TTY/voice calls – 133 677
Speak and Listen – 1300 555 727
SMS relay – 0423 677 767
Special Requirements for this position:
The Department will conduct a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check for applicants successful to this recruitment process.
To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.
If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, contact ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com, or please call (08) 6551 9419 for any other queries.
Closing Date – Thursday, 30 April 2026 @ 4:00pm
