Join the Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism as a Principal Advisor, Safety Wellbeing and Injury Management (SWIM). This permanent, full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the development and implementation of innovative strategies to foster a safe, inclusive, and high-performing workplace. You’ll provide expert advice on safety, wellbeing, and injury management, supervise and mentor a staff member, and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation. If you’re an empathetic leader with a passion for creating positive organisational outcomes, we encourage you to apply for this role.

Job details

The Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, and Multiculturalism is seeking an inspiring and compassionate professional to join our Human Resources team as the Principal Advisor, Safety, Wellbeing, and Injury Management (SWIM). This is a unique opportunity to lead meaningful change and contribute to a safer, more inclusive, and culturally responsive workplace.

As the Principal Advisor, you will lead the development, coordination, and implementation of innovative safety, wellbeing, and injury management strategies, policies, and practices that drive positive organisational outcomes. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior management and staff, you will ensure compliance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003, and associated regulations, while championing best practices in psychological and physical safety.

Your key responsibilities will include leading, coaching, and mentoring the Senior Advisor SWIM to deliver impactful safety and wellbeing initiatives. You will design and deliver training programs to enhance organisational capability, manage injury claims and return-to-work programs, and evaluate SWIM services to ensure alignment with organisational goals and value-adding outcomes. Additionally, you will prepare high-quality reports, submissions, and executive briefs on safety, wellbeing, and injury management matters, while building and sustaining strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 

We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated expertise in leading complex safety, wellbeing, and injury management initiatives, supported by strong governance and risk management skills. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities to build meaningful stakeholder relationships, a comprehensive understanding of health and safety legislation and contemporary practices (including psychological health and safety), and a genuine commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and promotes cultural
responsiveness.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by creating a safe, inclusive, and high-performing workplace. You will work closely with a diverse range of stakeholders to lift living standards for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and celebrate Queensland's cultural diversity.

If you are a resilient, adaptable leader with a passion for driving positive change, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping a workplace that prioritises health, safety, and wellbeing while promoting diversity and inclusion.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.             

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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Documents

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• Guide-for-applicants (PDF, 573KB)
  
  
  656172 25 Role Description (Word, 1.81MB)