Join us and be part of a team that is passionate about driving success to support our staff in delivering world-class ambulance and emergency care services.

We're looking for an experienced Health and Safety Advisor (Injury Management) to be a subject matter expert for injury management negotiating strategies, providing advice, coaching, guidance, and collaboration for durable and sustainable rehabilitation and return to work outcomes. This role directly supports our frontline and support staff across the Metro South Region.

Job details

We are seeking applicants who, within the context of the role responsibilities, possess the following key attributes:

• Demonstrated capability and experience in the provision of workplace rehabilitation services to support employee health and the ability to function as a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator, including an excellent understanding of information privacy and managing confidentiality.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing workplace health and safety and workers' compensation in Queensland and the proven ability to apply that knowledge to implement effective WHS systems, risk management approaches and other initiatives in the workplace.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to effectively engage, collaborate, and be a trusted advisor to a broad range of stakeholders, in the context of a statewide ambulance service in a 24/7 operating environment.
• Proven success in delivering coaching, training and/or informative presentations to managers, supervisors and/or staff regarding health, safety and wellbeing.
• Well-developed organisational and analytical skills including a demonstrated ability to manage, interpret and monitor performance data and reporting mechanisms to identify trends and issues and drive performance improvement.
• Proven success in the implementation of WHS management systems through working with managers and supervisors to facilitate practical, efficient and effective outcomes, across a range of workplace health and safety functions and risks.

The following mandatory requirements, special conditions and/or other requirements apply to this role:

• Whilst not mandatory, possession of or working toward vocational, tertiary or postgraduate qualifications in Workplace Health and Safety and/or Rehabilitation and Return to Work will be highly regarded.
• The successful applicant should be willing to perform the function of the Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator, including obtaining the applicable qualification once appointed, if required.
• The incumbent may be required to travel on official business and the possession of a C class driver's licence may be required.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/684843/26

Closing Date: Wednesday, 22nd April 2026

Further information

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

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

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

• 684843 26 - Role Description (Word, 1,010KB)
  
  
  684843 26 - Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 355KB)