Job Type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: Townsville
Job Category: Health & Safety
We are seeking a proactive, relationship-focused Health, Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner to support operations and projects across our three Regional Airports: Townsville, Mount Isa and Longreach. This is a dynamic and hands‑on role ideal for a capable safety professional who enjoys variety, autonomy and meaningful stakeholder engagement.
What You’ll Contribute To
Reporting to the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager - Regional Airports, the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner – Regional Airports provides broad-based WHS and wellbeing support across Townsville, Mount Isa and Longreach Airports.
You will work closely with local airport teams, contractors, tenants and project managers to embed QAL’s Health & Safety Management System (HSMS), strengthen safety culture, deliver wellbeing initiatives, and support both day‑to‑day operations and infrastructure projects.
The role involves regular travel between ports and requires a confident safety professional who can operate independently, build strong relationships, and adapt to diverse environments.
What We’re Looking For
* Tertiary WHS qualification (minimum Cert IV Workplace Health and Safety).
* 2–5 years’ experience in operational Workplace Health and Safety roles (aviation, infrastructure, projects or similar highly regarded).
* Experience with incident investigations, high‑risk work controls and contractor safety management.
* Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety legislation, ISO 45001 and modern safety practices.
* Strong organisational capability and ability to manage competing priorities.
* Confident communicator with excellent analytical and reporting skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and WHS/safety management platforms.
What we offer you?
This is an opportunity to be part of a progressive organisation with a great culture and assist in the transformation and growth of the business. Flexible working options are available for all employees. At QAL, we uphold the philosophy that the smooth integration of life and work benefits all. We call it ‘Living Well’.
QAL supports an inclusive approach and values diversity within the workplace. We aim to provide opportunities that allow individuals to reach their full potential regardless of their background, gender, age, work status, religious or cultural identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will be required to adhere to QAL’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP), which includes pre‑employment Drug and Alcohol Testing and have the ability to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).
You can obtain the Position Description by clicking here or visiting: https://qal.elmotalent.com.au/careers/QALcareers/jobs
PLEASE NOTE: Applications close 19 January 2026
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