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Senior Health and Safety Advisor
Bowen Hills
We are looking for a Senior Health and Safety Advisor to join our team to contribute to and assist in developing, coordinating and delivering professional work health and safety management system processes and tools to Department of Health divisions.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Occupational Health & Safety |
| Classification | AO6 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CSD677706 |
| Closing date | 27-Mar-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent full-time |
| Contact person | Claire Watt |
| Contact details | 0475 566 554 Access the National Relay Service |
What you'll do
In this role, you will build functional relationships within client groups and develop management and employee capability in line with strategic initiatives and operational priorities to assist client groups in achieving consistent work health and safety practices and performance outcomes.
About you
We are searching for someone with:
- High-level influencing skills with the ability to effectively consult and engage with clients and stakeholders within a multidisciplinary environment, providing advice and guidance on health and safety matters.
- Technical knowledge and skills in the area of health and safety legislation, standards, Codes of Practice and guidelines with experience in risk management, problem solving, investigation and auditing to provide client-focused solutions on safety issues.
- High level interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience in coaching and mentoring clients and stakeholders on health and safety matters to build capability and embed a strong safety culture across a complex and geographically dispersed organisation.
- The ability to work autonomously, prioritise workload and collaborate with others in a positive team environment to achieve team goals while contributing to program development and continuous improvement initiatives
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
- 36.25 hour full time work week
- 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.
Documents
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