* Full Time Fixed term until 31 December 2026 / 9-day fortnight / 36.00 hours per week
* $111,401 - $117,924 per annum
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About your new role
The Senior Safety Assurance Officer is a pivotal role within the City of Gold Coast’s Safety & Wellbeing Strategy Branch, focusing on enhancing and leading contemporary Safety assurance activities across the organisation.
This role demands extensive experience in modern safety practices and the capability to influence and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to foster a culture of continuous improvement and proactive safety management.
Refer to the attached position brief for roles and responsibilities and expectations of the role. This position will be fixed term until 31 December 2026 with possible extension.
We’re looking for people who have:
• A degree or diploma and / or equivalent relevant experience
• Substantial knowledge and previous experience as a Health and Safety Management Systems Lead Auditor or substantial knowledge and previous experience as a WHS Systems Advisor
• Demonstrated professional work experience in WHS assurance coordinating, developing and implementing effective assurance activities and services ensuring quality outcomes
• Thorough technical knowledge of current QLD WHS legislation and its application
• Effective analytical, problem solving, auditing and investigation skills.
• Contributes to the development and achievement of group objectives, is respectful, actively listens to and seeks out opinions and ideas from others.
• Works independently and within a team environment and fosters good relationships with other team members
• Can manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
• Current open driver’s licence – class C unrestricted
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
* 9-day fortnight
* Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
* Personal and professional development courses
* Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
* 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
* 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.
How to applyTo submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.
Contact Person: Kayleigh Crawford
Contact Email: **********@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Closing Date: Sunday 15th February 2026, 11:59pm
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law.