Join us as a Senior Workforce Safety and Wellbeing Advisor and become a vital part of our mission to care for those who care for our community.

This is your chance to take ownership of our safety management system and rehabilitation services. Your contributions will directly improve the work environment, ensuring our staff have the support and protection they need to do their best work.

We need a strategic thinker who can not only implement and report on critical policies but also provide expert guidance to our leadership team. If you're passionate about fostering a culture of health and safety, this is the perfect role for you.

Job details

About us:

CQ Health's 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”.

The Workforce Division Unit comprises approximately 40 human resource practitioners who provide a high quality, client focused and value adding human resource service to management and staff throughout the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS).  

About the role:

Contribute to the effective development, management and delivery of professional work health, safety, wellbeing and rehabilitation and return to work services provided by Workforce Safety and Wellbeing and 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 CQHHS.

About you:

• 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

What we offer:

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

• A salary between $105,568 - $114,861 p.a.
• 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) RK5H656514

Applications close: Tuesday, 9 September 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.

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Documents

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• RK5H656514 - Senior Safety and Wellbeing Advisor (PDF, 337KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants