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Senior Workforce Safety and Wellbeing Advisor
Rockhampton region
Join CQ Health as a Senior Workforce Safety and Wellbeing Advisor and use your skills to shape safer, healthier workplaces across our region.
In this dynamic role, you’ll guide leaders, support our people, and drive proactive safety, wellbeing, and return-to-work strategies that genuinely make a difference. Based in Rockhampton, you’ll enjoy an affordable, connected lifestyle while contributing to a service deeply committed to care, collaboration and empowered teams.
If you’re ready to help create great workplaces for great people, we’d love to hear from you.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Occupational Health & Safety |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK5K670620 |
| Closing date | 11-Dec-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 30 June 2026, possible extension |
| Contact person | Eyvonne Njanike |
| Contact details | (07) 4920 5605 Access the National Relay Service |
As part of our dedicated Workforce Safety and Wellbeing team, you'll champion a culture where staff feel supported, respected and safe. You'll work closely with leaders and frontline teams, providing expert advice on legislation, risk, investigations, and best-practice injury management. This role offers variety, influence and the opportunity to strengthen wellbeing across a diverse health service. You'll be backed by a collaborative Human Resources (HR) division that values connection, shared purpose and continuous growth.
About us:
Central Queensland Health's Workforce and Organisational Capability Unit is a supportive team of HR professionals committed to delivering high-quality, people-centred services. We focus on safety, learning, engagement and wellbeing, working together to build healthy workplaces that enable exceptional care for our communities. Our Rockhampton base offers strong community spirit, excellent amenities, and easy access to coast, hinterland and outdoor recreation.
About the role:
- Deliver expert advice on work health, safety, wellbeing and Rehabilitation and Return to Work (RRTW) matters.
- Coordinate audits, inspections and investigations to support compliance and risk management.
- Lead initiatives, training and resources that uplift safety outcomes across Central Queensland Health.
- Support managers with reporting, legislative interpretation and performance insights.
- Strengthen networks with Health and Safety Contacts and Representatives.
- Contribute to policy development, research and continuous improvement projects.
- Provide high-quality injury management and rehabilitation guidance.
- Maintain safe personal work practices and support a positive safety culture.
About you:
- You bring strong knowledge of Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, standards and safety systems.
- You confidently conduct audits, investigations and risk assessments.
- You apply best-practice injury management, rehabilitation and return-to-work strategies.
- You build positive, professional relationships with staff, leaders and external partners.
- You respond calmly, fairly and professionally when navigating competing priorities.
- You communicate clearly and work collaboratively to support safe, healthy workplaces.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $10,921 p.m. 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:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5K670620.
Applications close: Thursday, 11 December 2025
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