Are you ready to take the next step in your Health and Safety career? The Workplace Safety and Wellbeing team are seeking a Senior Safety and Wellbeing Advisor. Could this be you?

As a Senior Advisor, you’ll play a key role in fostering a safe, healthy, and supportive work environment, helping to enhance the wellbeing and performance of our valued workforce across Queensland Health.

If you're passionate about making a difference and contributing to a stronger, healthier workplace, we want to hear from you.

Ready to make your mark? Click the link and apply today!

Job details

About us:

Central Queensland (CQ) Health Workforce Division plays an integral role in the effective management of the people resources for our service. The Division takes the lead role in the attraction, retention, learning and development, performance, discipline, change management, safety and well-being, and engagement of our most important asset - “our people”.

About the role:

Contribute to the effective development, management and delivery of professional work health, safety, return to work and wellbeing and rehabilitation services provided by Workforce Safety and Wellbeing; while effectively and efficiently inform and support the relevant Senior Managers and staff responses and strategies.

The position implements, reviews and reports on work health, safety, wellbeing, and rehabilitation and return to work policies, guidelines, procedures and networks consistent with Health Service policy.  The role is responsible for the review, implementation and coordination of the safety management system and rehabilitation and return to work services for CQ Health.

About you:

• While not mandatory, qualifications in work health and safety or injury management will be well regarded.
• High level of knowledge of and demonstrated ability to apply the provisions of the Workplace Health and Safety Act and associated acts, regulations, policies and standards.
• Demonstrated skill in conducting audits, investigating accidents and dangerous events to identify risks and causative factors, and make recommendations to control risks in compliance with the legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to apply injury management practices and strategies to facilitate appropriate outcomes for injured and ill employees that are in line with best practice case management and legislative standards for rehabilitation.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $131,052 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $53.24 - $57.92 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5G646666

Applications close: Sunday, 20 July 2025

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Further information

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

This position will be filled in accordance with the Health Practitioner and Dental Officers (QUEENSLAND HEALTH) CERTIFIED AGREEMENT (No. 3) 2019.

Documents

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

• RK5G646666 - Senior Safety and Wellbeing Advisor (PDF, 339KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants