WHS and Risk Management Administration Officer – Fixed Term Contract

Why Work With Us - Rural City of Murray Bridge

Join one of South Australia’s fastest-growing council areas and take the next step in your career with the Rural City of Murray Bridge. Here you’ll grow professionally in a supportive, friendly and collaborative workplace that values your contribution and invests in your success.

We are a Growing, Thriving and Strong region with the vision and ambition to deliver great outcomes for our community. Our work is purposeful and people-focused, from shaping vibrant public spaces to delivering services that make a real difference. Located just 75 kilometres from Adelaide in the picturesque Murraylands, our rural city blends community charm with rapidly growing urban areas. The Murray River is at our heart, surrounded by scenic reserves, walking trails and attractions such as Monarto Safari Park and the award-winning Bridgeport Hotel. We’re an easy commute from Adelaide and close to the Fleurieu Peninsula and Barossa Valley, offering something for everyone.

Murray Bridge is a significant growth area with strong employment prospects and exciting development ahead. Our revitalisation of public spaces has transformed the city and strengthened community pride, and we are committed to building on this momentum for the future.

The Rural City of Murray Bridge are seeking a detail-oriented WHS professional to join our team on a fixed-term contract in the role of WHS & Risk Management Administration Officer, combining workplace safety expertise with strong administrative support to help maintain a safe, compliant and well-organised working environment.

Position Overview

The WHS & Risk Management Administration Officer provides high-quality administrative and coordination support to ensure the effective operation of RCMB’s Work Health, Safety and Risk Management systems. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate records and registers, supporting incident and hazard management processes, coordinating WHS documentation and reporting, and assisting with WHS committee, compliance and training activities to promote a safe, healthy and risk-aware workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to Team Leader – WHS & Risk Management, responsibilities of this role include:

Provide general administrative support to the WHS and Risk Management function, including correspondence, file management, and coordination of meetings.
Provide administrative assistance relating to the Health and Safety Representatives (HSR) including scheduling HSR training, updating portals, and maintaining required records.
Provide high quality administrative support to the WHS committees including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, distributing papers and recording minutes.
Support identified programs and/or WHS & risk initiatives as required.
Assist in the coordination of incident and hazard investigations, ensuring follow-up actions are completed within required timeframes.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

Completion of Year 12 or equivalent with relevant experience in a similar role (Essential).
Experience in providing high-quality administration support including scheduling, meeting coordination, agenda/minute preparation and accurate data entry.
Experience in computerised applications, systems and web-based technologies such as Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
Experience maintaining records, registers or databases with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
An understanding of relevant legislation and contemporary best practice.
An understanding of the key principles of work health & safety and risk management.
Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or other related discipline (Desirable).

What We Offer

A progressive and rewarding environment with a supportive team.
Recognition and appreciation for your proactive and people-centric approach.
Growth and professional development opportunities.
Workplace policies that are family friendly and flexible.
24/7 Income Protection.
Regular health and skin cancer checks.
Employee Assistance Program.
Fitness Passport – discounted membership, providing access to 70+ fitness facilities for you and your family.

The position is offered as a full time, fixed term contract until 30 June 2027 General Officer Level 4 in accordance with the South Australian Municipal Salaried Officers Award and Council’s current Enterprise Agreement within an annual salary range of $91,480 to $98,107 dependent upon skills, knowledge and experience.

How to Apply

A detailed position description for this role can located at https://www.murraybridge.sa.gov.au/council/employment/position-vacant

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact the Team Leader – WHS & Risk Management, James Clegg, by email *******@murraybridge.sa.gov.au or phone 08 8539 1***.

The Rural City of Murray Bridge is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all identities and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse communities.

All applications must be submitted by 9.00am, Monday, 29 June 2026 via SEEK and include a current resume with two referees, and a supporting cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your experience, skills and knowledge in accordance with the position description.

If you believe you are the right fit for this role, then we would love to hear from you!