We are looking for a Principal Health and Safety Advisor to join us in making a difference in providing professional and high-level technical expertise that enables the implementation of effective Health and Safety management plans for the Department of Health divisions.

Job details

What you'll do

• Provide timely expert advice and recommendations within the HSRT, to the HSRT manager, Department senior managers, employees and other stakeholders on a range of complex and sensitive issues relating to health and safety service delivery, policy, legislation and projects to ensure effective outcomes for the Department.
• In collaboration with the other Principal Advisor and manager, develop and implement relevant systems, strategies and processes across the Department to integrate the principles and practices of health and safety into business as usual.
• Manage the identification, research and analysis to design, develop and implement strategies and projects that enhance health and safety capability across the Department.
• Ensure operational plans are delivered on time, to the standard required, meet anticipated outcomes and within budget.
• Participate in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of health and safety related information systems across the Department that you will utilise to capture and report on a range of qualitative and quantitative measurement and performance data.

About you

We are searching for someone with:

• Highly developed technical skills and knowledge in a wide range of WHS hazards, including risk management, with a record of effective application across a large, client focused, high performing, diverse workforce and geographically dispersed organisation.
• High level ability to analyse, plan, and create innovative health, safety and wellbeing initiatives and to implement them within a complex and geographically dispersed organisation.
• High level interpersonal, problem solving, negotiation, presentation and client and team relationship management skills, including the ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Enthusiastic and solution focused with the natural ability to execute cultural change and promote a positive and inclusive work environment.

In this role you may be infrequently subject to disturbing circumstances and material which could lead to vicarious trauma. This may be through talking with other employees who have had direct contact with such material or situations; incident reports and investigations and/or visits to client locations.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Further information

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

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.ﾠ

Documents

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

• QLD647827 Principal Health and Safety Advisor RD (PDF, 184KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Pack - July 2025 (PDF, 911KB)
  Application Kit