Full time, Fixed term up to 30 June 2027
Department
Strategy, People and Performance
Location
Bundall Precinct
Award Classification
Hours
36.00 hours per week (9-day fortnight)
About the team
The City's Safety & Wellbeing Branch is driving a range of forward‑focused initiatives, including the rollout of newly defined Critical Safety Risks and Controls, uplifting the effectiveness of the Safety Management System, embedding new software, and implementing a refreshed Safety Assurance model. It's an exciting time to join a team committed to reimagining how safety is led, supported, and embedded across the organisation.
About your new role
This role sits within the City's Safety & Wellbeing Strategy business unit, a team committed to driving strategic safety outcomes and supporting leaders across the organisation. You'll be part of a small, high‑impact Safety Assurance team of 6 people, focused on improving Safety & Wellbeing capability, assurance and performance.
The Due Diligence Engagement Lead is a strategic role within the City's Safety & Wellbeing Branch, focused on partnering with executive leaders to embed and elevate WHS due diligence practices across the organisation.
This role works in close partnership with the executive team, offering practical guidance and support to help strengthen due diligence practices. A key focus will be co‑developing a Due Diligence Reporting Framework and supporting tools that empower leaders to engage with meaningful safety insights and make well‑informed, risk‑based decisions.
Responsibilities
* Lead the development and implementation of a structured approach to WHS due diligence that supports leaders with the tools, insights, and guidance needed to meet legislative obligations with confidence.
* Collaborate with executive leaders to enhance access to and engagement with Safety & Wellbeing information, enabling confident, risk‑informed decision‑making.
* Oversee the design and rollout of the Due Diligence Reporting Framework and supporting tools that promote strategic safety oversight.
* Integrate due diligence into leadership practices to reinforce a culture of accountability, curiosity, and proactive safety leadership.
* Provide strategic advice and contemporary thought leadership in due diligence engagement.
* Design and deliver tailored Safety & Wellbeing education, including leadership induction and ongoing capability‑building initiatives aligned to executive needs.
* Develop and present meaningful Safety & Wellbeing insights and due diligence performance reporting to key governance forums, enabling evidence‑based safety leadership.
We're looking for people who have:
* A degree or diploma in relevant field (WHS or Law highly regarded)
* Thorough technical knowledge of current QLD WHS legislation and its application
* Excellent problem solving and decision‑making abilities
* Strong influencing and consulting skills
* Highly effective interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain relationships and engage a range of stakeholders
* 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 and 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. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.
How to apply
For more information, access the position brief in our jobs portal by clicking 'Apply'.
Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.
Documents need to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email ***********@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
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.
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Closing Date
Friday 2nd January 2026
Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.00pm on the listed closing date.
The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.
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