Manager, People Safety & Wellbeing

• Support the delivery of strategic outcomes | Leading a team of three
• Flexible working  capabilities | Starting at $141,780 + 12% superannuation
• Full Time, Permanent Opportunity

About the Opportunity 

The Manager, People Safety and Wellbeing plays a key role in shaping a workplace where people feel safe, supported and able to do their best work. As a member of the People leadership team, this role leads the development and delivery of practical, leader-led safety and wellbeing strategies that are embedded into everyday ways of working across the City of Adelaide.

Leading a small team, the role is responsible for building and continuously improving health, safety and injury management systems that are compliant, contemporary and genuinely people-centred. This includes ensuring the organisation meets its duty of care obligations while also championing proactive, preventative approaches that support both physical and psychological wellbeing.

Working closely with leaders at all levels, the Manager, People Safety and Wellbeing provides trusted advice, coaching and support to help build capability, confidence and shared accountability for safety and wellbeing. The role works collaboratively across the People program to integrate safety and wellbeing priorities into broader workforce initiatives, contributing to a resilient, high-performing and values-led organisation.

This role also has oversight of workers’ compensation and return to work programs, supports the effective management of complex safety matters, and maintains strong relationships with external partners to ensure services are responsive and aligned to best practice. Through thoughtful leadership and a strong service mindset, the Manager, People Safety and Wellbeing helps create an environment where safety and wellbeing are not just obligations, but part of how we care for our people and our community.

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About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Significant experience at both strategic and operational levels in WHS and Injury Management.
• Proven ability to coach and lead teams  in a dynamic work environment.
• Proven experience in the development of a positive WHS culture within a diverse organisation.
• Proven experience in incident prevention, investigation and analysis.
• Comprehensive experience in the development, consultation, negotiation and implementation of WHS & IM policies and procedures.
• Experience in auditing and evaluating the performance of WHS management systems. Comprehensive knowledge of:
  • Safety Management Systems and Assurance Frameworks.
  • The Work Health and Safety Act (2012) and WHS Regulations 2012.
  • The Return to Work Act (SA) 2014.
  • WHS related Codes of Practice and Standards.
  • The SA Self Insurer Code and the associated Performance Standards for Self-Insurers (PSSI).

About Us

Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!

The People Team strengthens City of Adelaide’s capability to lead and deliver essential services for our community, corporate services for our organisation, and brilliant experiences in our City, by co-creating an environment where our people thrive, live our values, reach their potential, and learn and grow.

At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference.  We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.

For Further Enquiries & How to Apply

All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Louise Williams on 08 8203 7242.

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Louise Williams, Associate Director, People.

Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by following the prompts to apply.

For more information about what it’s like to work for the City of Adelaide, including the benefits, please visit www.cityofadelaide.com.au/careers

Applications close at 11.59pm, 13 January 2026.

Please be advised this is a full-time, permanent opportunity with a starting salary at the Level 9 Classification commencing at $141,780 + 12% superannuation.

As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Check.

We continue to work hard to ensure our recruitment process is safe for people of diverse backgrounds.

Please note, applications received via the email address below will not be considered. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. Our commitment to inclusivity means we welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and candidates from with a range of lived experiences. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on (08) 8203 7333 recruitment@cityofadelaide.com.au