Career Opportunities: Health Safety and Logistics Officer (15072)

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• Lead practical health, safety and logistics outcomes across Council sites
• Ongoing, full-time opportunity based at Kew
• $101,985 - $110,964 (excl super and monthly RDO)

About City of Boroondara
The City of Boroondara is a vibrant and inclusive inner-eastern community with a strong reputation for service excellence, innovation and care for people and place. We are committed to creating a healthy, connected and sustainable community and to providing a safe, supportive and fulfilling workplace for our people. Our values guide how we work together and how we serve our community every day.

The Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Health, Safety & Logistics Officer to join our Open Space and Trees Department within the Place and Spaces Directorate. Based primarily at the Kew Depot and working across multiple Council locations, this role plays a critical part in ensuring our depot environments are safe, compliant and operating efficiently. You will be a trusted advisor to leaders and staff, providing practical health and safety guidance while overseeing logistics and site operations.

Key Responsibilities
In this role you will act as a central point of contact for depot operations, managing logistics, contractor interactions and site safety. You will support and implement Council’s health, safety and wellbeing systems, interpret and apply relevant legislation, coordinate risk management activities and respond to safety incidents. You will also work closely with managers, staff and contractors to promote safe work practices, deliver effective inductions and ensure training and compliance obligations are met.

About You
You are a proactive and confident professional with experience in health and safety, site or depot management and stakeholder engagement. You bring sound knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, strong communication skills and the ability to influence positive safety culture. You enjoy working collaboratively, managing competing priorities and delivering practical solutions that support safe and efficient operations.

Please refer to the attached position description for more information.

Employment Requirements
Applicants must hold unrestricted working rights in Australia, and those progressing through the selection process will need to complete a National Police Record Check and may also require a Working with Children check.

How to Apply
Please submit your application online via the ‘Apply’ button by 11.59pm, Thursday 14 May 2026. All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager or from recruitment agencies will be considered.

For a confidential conversation please contact David Shepard, Manager, Open Space and Trees  on 0409 913 482 or david.shepard@boroondara.vic.gov.au during business hours.

If you want to know more about the benefits of working for the City of Boroondara, please visit our careers website boroondara.vic.gov.au/careers

The City of Boroondara is committed to providing systems that are accessible to as many people as possible. We understand that this portal may not meet the needs of people who rely on Assistive Technology or have other diverse requirements.  If you have any difficulty using our recruitment system, please do not hesitate to contact People Culture and Development on (03) 9278 4401 or pcd@boroondara.vic.gov.au to allow us to help in any way we can.

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers. To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance. Council is a child safe organisation and as such, some positions may require the incumbent to hold a Working with Children Check.

Working together

We are currently undertaking an exciting project that will see a transformation in the way we work and the way we serve our customers. Implementation of the Transforming Boroondara Program will provide a customer centric model of service delivery that includes technological innovation, process improvement and business system renewal - we value your input and look forward to our journey ahead.

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