QPS has embarked on a significant organisational transformation of its work health and safety functions. Central to these improvements is the uplift in the capacity and capability of the specialist workforce under the Safety Strategy Division. Safety Operations is a team with the Safety Strategy Division comprising safety and risk management specialists with advisors located in police regions, commands and divisions.

Advisors are also based in regional hubs to support state emergency services and marine rescue functions.

Job details

As the designated Health and Safety Advisor for disaster and emergency management based in the South Western People Hub or Northern People Hub, you will assist in the delivery of health and safety services to local State Emergency Services functions.

QPS has embarked on a significant organisational transformation of its work health and safety functions. Central to these improvements is the uplift in the capacity and capability of the specialist workforce under the Safety Strategy Division.

Safety Operations is a team with the Safety Strategy Division comprising safety and risk management specialists with advisors located in police regions, commands and divisions.

Advisors are also based in regional hubs to support state emergency services and marine rescue functions. As the designated Health and Safety Advisor for disaster and emergency management based in the South Western People Hub or Northern People Hub, you will assist in the delivery of health and safety services to local State Emergency Services functions.

Health and Safety Advisors are fundamental to workplace engagement, workforce capability building and WHS compliance and advisory services for designated local QPS business units. While co-located within local business units, they are part of the centralised Division which includes senior, principal and management level WHS practitioners.

You will have opportunities to grow professionally while developing subject matter expertise within a premier frontline public safety agency. Join us and leave your mark in QPS WHS history. What will be your legacy?

Your key accountabilities

The core capability requirements for this role are:

• Coordinate a broad range of health and safety activities, including consultative processes and networks, workplace inspections, organisational audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement local strategies, systems and procedures in support of strategic QPS health and safety policies and initiatives.
• Coordinate the identification and assessment of workplace hazards, conduct risk assessments and develop control strategies to address potential hazards to the health and safety of members.
• Facilitate and/or conduct incident and accident investigations and investigation management.
• Prepare submissions, reports, briefings and other relevant documentation relating to health and safety issues and initiatives.
• Provide advice and support to managers and workers on all aspects of health and safety, including the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Regulation 2011 and other relevant Acts, Regulations, Codes of Practice and Standards.
• Develop, coordinate and deliver health and safety training programs and information products to personnel.
• Coordinate the collection, recording and analysis of health and safety data to produce recommendations and reports to management.

Role Requirements

Mandatory 

• A C Class driver's licence (minimum) and intrastate travel is a requirement of this position.

Qualification 

• While a qualification is not essential, possession of a Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or similar relevant qualification and experience in maintaining a compliant safety management system, would be highly regarded. 

Technical/ Operational/ Educational experience 

• As above

Other 

• The successful applicant will be required to support critical incident and disaster management responses including occasionally outside of standard hours.

Positions located in Townsville & Toowoomba

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/648420/25

Closing Date: Friday, 25th July, 2025

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Two positions available.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 648420-25-Role Profile (Word, 3.67MB)
  
  
  648420-25-Applicant Information Guide (Word, 227KB)