Work Type: Permanent Full TimeLocation: EmeraldDirectorate: Corporate ServicesAward & Level: Stream A, Level 5-6 - $112,974.94 - $127,170.90 per annum inclusive of superannuation & locality allowance (5% increase from July 2026)
Central Highlands Regional Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Safety Advisor to join the team based in Emerald. Hours of work can be flexible for the successful candidate.
We are looking for a well-developed safety specialist with extensive experience leading an effective and proactive safety culture across the organisation. This is a varied role and includes field and office-based activities across the diverse range of job sites in the region. In this role, you will utilise your existing expertise to focus on process improvement projects and mentoring the work crews and their leaders towards a continuously improving safety culture.
Duties include:
* Identifying and initiating safety related process improvement projects
* Conducting risk assessments & safety observations
* Identifying safety learnings
* Providing coaching on safety procedures to staff and management
Required qualifications and experience:
* Qualifications in Work Health & Safety or related discipline.
* Minimum of Queensland C class provisional drivers' licence.
* General Construction Industry Card.
* Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in the interpretation and application of Work Health & Safety Act 2011, Regulations 2011.
* Demonstrated experience implementing safety processes and initiatives which have improved safety performance.
* Demonstrated experience in developing and reviewing safety management systems documents, specifically safe operating procedures and safe work method statements.
* Demonstrated skills in dealing confidently, courteously, tactfully, and diplomatically to all levels within the organisation, along with high-level interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrated capability in building an effective and proactive safety culture, delivering high satisfaction and quality partnerships.
* Well-developed team-work skills and the ability to build positive working relationships across the organisation.
Benefits include:
* A generous superannuation scheme
* 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
* Corporate uniform allocation
* Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
* Wages paid fortnightly
* Employee Assistance Program
* Opportunity to work a 9 day fortnight
Pre‐employment checks:
* Right to work in Australia
* Medical assessment
* Reference checks
* Qualifications Check
* Criminal history check
Equal opportunity employer
We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Application deadline
Applications close: 8am Monday 5 May 2026
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