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Senior Safety AdvisorRockhampton Regional Council • Rockhampton, AU
Senior Safety Advisor

Senior Safety Advisor

Rockhampton Regional Council • Rockhampton, AU
2 days ago
Job description
  • Monday to Friday, 72.5 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
  • $107,154 – $111,619 per annum (LGIA Stream A Level 5) + Superannuation
  • Location – Rockhampton

Your new role

Do you enjoy influencing positive safety outcomes and making a real difference in the workplace? As a Senior Safety Advisor, you'll play a key role in promoting Council's Safety First culture by providing expert advice, guidance and support across a diverse workforce.

From incident investigations and hazard management to safety training and workplace inspections, you'll manage a varied portfolio while helping strengthen safety systems, improve compliance and drive continuous improvement initiatives. If you're a proactive safety professional who enjoys collaboration, problem-solving and building safer workplaces, this could be the role for you.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

  • Demonstrated experience providing specialist Work Health and Safety (WHS) advice and support, while actively promoting a Safety First culture across the organisation.
  • Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively influence a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Capacity to contribute to and support the implementation of Council’s Health and Safety Strategy through effective project support.
  • Ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgement and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues, interpret information and implement practical solutions.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement, with the ability to contribute to the enhancement of Council’s Safety Management System.

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

  • Supportive Work/Life Balance
  • A large employer with a strong values-driven culture
  • 12% employer superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice up to an additional 6%
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
  • 17.5% annual leave loading
  • Wages paid fortnightly
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Fitness Passport and active social clubs

Application Criteria

  • Demonstrated experience providing workplace health and safety advice and delivering safety programs, systems and initiatives within a compliance-driven environment.
  • Proven knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety legislation, hazard identification, risk management principles and incident investigation methodologies.
  • Experience conducting incident investigations, preparing detailed reports and developing practical recommendations to support continuous improvement.
  • Demonstrated ability to build effective stakeholder relationships and communicate confidently with employees, supervisors, managers and external parties.
  • Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work with a high degree of autonomy.

Applications Close: Monday 5 October 2026 at Midnight (AEST).

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