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Principal Health Safety and Wellbeing Officer
People and Culture; Corporate Services; Brisbane CBD
Lead best practice WHS services that promote safety, wellbeing and compliance across EDQ.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Occupational Health & Safety |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/695980/26 |
| Closing date | 05-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Melissa Brooke |
| Contact details | Ph: 0409 838 671 Access the National Relay Service |
Who we are:
Economic Development Queensland (EDQ)is a Queensland Government agency that unlocks land and accelerates housing, planning and infrastructure delivery—creating liveable places and enabling economic growth. Our work helps deliver safe, secure and affordable homes and supports thriving communities across the state.
Empowered by the Economic Development Act 2012, EDQ has unique planning and approval powers to help unblock complex projects and bring development-ready land to market. Our purpose is simple: help Queenslanders find a place to call home, create more jobs closer to home, and support liveable communities that reflect Queensland's way of life.
We work across government and with industry to attract investment, enable jobs and deliver projects that make a measurable difference for Queenslanders.
About the Role:
As Principal Advisor Safety, Health and Wellbeing, you will lead the delivery of professional WHS, rehabilitation and wellbeing services across EDQ.
• Provide high-level strategic and technical WHS advice to leaders, managers and teams
• Support incident and hazard reporting, investigations and management of notifiable incidents
• Develop and deliver WHS strategies, education, assurance and compliance activities across EDQ
• Monitor safety trends and prepare reports, briefings and recommendations on WHS matters
• Support safe return-to-work, rehabilitation, wellbeing and psychosocial safety initiatives
About You:
You will be a confident, self-directed WHS professional who delivers practical safety, health and wellbeing outcomes.
• Formal WHS qualifications, such as Certificate IV, Diploma or relevant tertiary study, are highly regarded
• Build trusted relationships, collaborate effectively and influence positive outcomes
• Communicate clearly and navigate sensitive matters with empathy, resilience and sound judgement
• Lead initiatives, support change and manage competing priorities with professionalism
• Apply WHS legislation, codes and problem-solving to practical policies and processes
• Show curiosity and initiative to identify risks, improve processes and strengthen workplace culture
Why Choose EDQ:
If you're motivated by purpose and impact, you'll fit right in at EDQ. You will also be able to enjoy the following:
• Flexible and agile ways of working
• Generous leave and 12.75% superannuation
• Learning, development and career pathways
• Modern workplaces designed for collaboration
• Inclusive culture that values diversity and cultural capability
• Access for you and your family to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness facilities in your area at very low cost
Join us and make a meaningful impact for Queensland—submit your application now.
Applications will remain current for a period of 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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