Senior Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner

About the role

Public Sector People is recruiting, on behalf of Fraser Coast Regional Council, an experienced Senior Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner for its People, Safety & Wellbeing function in Hervey Bay, Queensland. The role works directly with operational teams to give practical, solutions-focused safety advice, support risk management and help build sustainable safety practices across a large organisation covering water, waste management, construction, regulatory services, community facilities and customer-facing services. The advertised salary is up to approximately $111,000 plus 12% superannuation.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders and employees to provide specialist WHS advice, guidance and support
• Identify, assess and manage workplace health and safety risks, and conduct inspections, risk assessments and safety reviews
• Support incident investigations, reporting and corrective actions
• Advise on WHS legislation, regulatory requirements and Council policies
• Support psychosocial hazard management and workplace wellbeing risks
• Improve safety management systems, procedures and recordkeeping
• Support WHS training, education and awareness, and coach leaders and employees
• Work with other safety professionals and promote a proactive safety culture

Required profile

• Experience in a WHS advisory, business partnering or similar safety role
• AQF Level 5 Diploma in Work Health and Safety supported by significant relevant experience
• Knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management and contemporary safety practices
• Experience with inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations
• Previous local government or operational experience (construction, infrastructure, utilities, community services) is highly regarded; transferable safety experience is welcomed

Required skills

• Strong communication, consultation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to build relationships and influence safety behaviours
• Analytical, investigative and problem-solving capability
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work across business areas

What we offer

• Relocation assistance of $6,000 for eligible candidates
• Council vehicle for commuter and business use
• Nine-day fortnight, four weeks' annual leave plus five days' recreation leave
• Long service leave after five years, professional and leadership development, study assistance and an Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave, uniform subsidy and modern administration facilities overlooking the beach

Applications close on Friday 4 December; candidates apply through the "Apply Now" button with CV and cover letter.