ABOUT THE ROLE
Please read all information carefully before applying.
Provide efficient reliable advice and support to the Manager Work, Health and Safety to ensure Council has a professional Work Health and Safety portfolio. Lead by example and maintain a positive work health and safety culture with a focus on continual improvement.
Employment Status: Full Time, Limited Tenure to 25 June 2027 – 72.50 hours per fortnight
Award: Level 4 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017
Salary Range: $90,418.00 gross per annum
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |
- Demonstrable experience in a health and safety or related role.
- Working knowledge of WHS practices and relevant WHS legislation.
- Clear understanding of WHS legislation and compliance requirements.
- Excellent computer proficiency in word processing, spread sheets and experience with WHS management systems.
- High level of written and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated and well organised.
| Essential Education/Qualifications |
- Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety or ability to obtain.
- Construction Induction (CPCCWHS1001) or ability to obtain.
- Rehabilitation & Return to Work Coordinator (RRTWC0) accreditation or ability to obtain.
- Fire Safety Advisor accreditation or ability to obtain.
| Essential Licences |
- Possession and maintenance of a current Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.
BENEFITS
We have a range of benefits that include:
- Fortnightly RDO
- 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
- 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Uniforms and PPE provided (if applicable to your role)
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- 12% Superannuation
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
- Employee Assistance Program
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/POSITION ENVIRONMENT
- Ability to work in a shared office setting, which involves prolonged sitting or standing at a desk and operating a computer and telephone.
- Ability to carry out light manual handling, bending, kneeling, twisting, squatting.
- This role will require periodic field visits and may require the occasional early morning start as determined from time to time to meet business requirements.
Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Council's P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.
MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.
As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre-employment assessments/check:
- Pre-employment medical including a drug & alcohol test
- National Police/Criminal History Check
- Right to Work in Australia Check
- Qualification/Licence Verification
- Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
- Practical Assessment
For further information, please view the Position Description.
For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email.
HOW TO APPLY
To submit an application for this position please upload your cover letter detailing how you meet the position requirements by clicking on the 'Apply Here' below.
CLOSING DATE
11:59pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026.
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