Senior Health, Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner
Senior Health, Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner
- Permanent Full-Time opportunity based in Townsville (9 day fortnight)
- Bachelor, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma or higher (or nearing completion) in Work Health and Safety, Risk, Compliance, Health or a related discipline, combined with extensive experience working in a similar role in a large and diverse organisation.
- LGO8 ($124,100 - $140,195 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience.
About the role
This role will proactively facilitate and support the delivery of the Health and Safety strategy and framework with a focus on health, safety and training advice, guidance and leadership in collaboration with sections and teams across council.
Build a participative relationship model, where education, guidance and expertise address operational issues and build capability within operational areas, contributing to the achievement of service deliverables through a focus on continuous improvement.
Lead and develop a team of health, safety and training professionals responsible for the development of appropriate systems, tools, resources and training to ensure all organisational and legislative health, safety and training indicators are achieved.
About you
Our ideal applicant will have a Bachelor qualification in Work Health and Safety, Risk, Compliance, or a related discipline, combined with extensive experience working in a similar role in a large and diverse organisation with Demonstrated highly developed leadership, interpersonal and communication skills with extensive experience (7+ years) leading a team of professionals within a supportive and collaborative work culture.
For further information review the Position Description.
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.
We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:
- 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
- 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Uniforms and PPE provided
- Annual wage progression
- Up to 13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
- Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
- Employee Assistance Program
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
Contact Person: Kandy
Contact Email: ***@townsville.qld.gov.au
(for position enquiries only)
For further information review the Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Sunday 4 October 2026.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact**************@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9*** for a confidential discussion.
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