We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Manager to lead the Townsville Work Health and Safety Compliance and Field Services team of inspectors and administration staff. This role is responsible for enhancing service delivery, managing resources and fostering a high-performing and safe workplace.
Working with us is more than just a job, it's making a difference to people's lives.
Our purpose is to improve work health and safety and reduce the risk of work-related fatalities, injuries, and illness in Queensland workplaces.
We work with industry and assist businesses to create a safe and healthy culture in Queensland places of work
As the Operations Manager you will work autonomously and lead the Townsville team in the WHS Compliance and Field Services directorate.
About The Team
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) enforces work health and safety laws, investigates workplace fatalities, serious injuries, prosecutes breaches of legislation and educates employees and employers on their legal obligations.
We're responsible for improving work health and safety in Queensland and helping to reduce the risk of workers being killed or injured on the job. We do this by making sure work health and safety laws are followed, investigating work-related fatalities and responsible injuries, educating workplaces on ways to comply with legislation, taking legal action when work health and safety laws are broken and educating employees and employers on their legal obligations.
Your key responsibilities
Specific responsibilities are outlined in the position description for this role but generally, you'll have strong written, time management and stakeholder engagement and management skills. Experience in applying workplace health and safety protocols in community enforcement or other such regulatory enforcement would be highly regarded.
This role will challenge and develop your ability to engage with stakeholders, partner and educate the community in safety matters and ensure compliance within a regulatory framework.
As a Queensland public sector employee, you will also have employment security and access to flexible work, health and wellbeing programs, competitive salary and superannuation and support for development.
If you are looking for more than just a job and passionate about making a difference in workplaces to ensure all employees return home safely, APPLY NOW!
How to apply
Submit your resume and a short statement (no more than 2 pages) outlining your ability to undertake the responsibilities and requirements as outlined in the 'How you will be assessed' section of the relevant position description.
The role of Operations Manager is aligned with the Team leader (leading others) leadership stream in the Leadership competencies for Queensland.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/664102/25
Closing Date: Monday, 20 October 2025
Occupational group Management
📌 Operations Manager
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Townsville