Senior Safety Advisor

• 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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