* Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9-day fortnight)
* Sound knowledge of applicable regulatory and WHS legislation
* Bachelor qualifications in Work Health and Safety, Risk, Compliance, or a related discipline
* LGO8 ($113,644 - $128,384 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About the Role
This position plays a key role in identifying the direct and indirect causes for WHS incidents, providing recommendations to prevent further WHS incidents and working collaboratively across Council to champion our purpose of Growing Townsville and to deliver the Corporate Plan in consultation with the Townsville Community.
About You
We’re looking for an experienced safety professional who has expertise in WHS investigations and WHS lead auditing. The role will lead WHS investigations and identify learnings that will be shared with teams to ensure continuous improvement. The role will support a high performing team in a collaborative environment.
Our ideal applicant will have a strong background across safety, or related investigative functions, with the capability to clearly distinguish Human and Organisational factors in your work. Your communication skills—both written and verbal—will be exceptional, supported by confident negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
You will bring solid knowledge of WHS and relevant regulatory frameworks, along with hands on experience in hazard identification, auditing, investigations, data analysis and risk management. Your analytical strengths will enable you to interpret complex information, assess data quality and identify meaningful trends using business tools. As a visible safety leader, you actively promote a positive safety culture and ensure compliance through strong adherence to Health and Safety Management Systems. ICAM Lead Investigator qualifications (or similar methodologies) are essential.
How to Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.
If you wish to discuss this position further, please or phone 9*** for a confidential discussion.
Attachments:
- Senior Health Safety & Well Being Business Partner PD.pdf