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Workplace Health and Safety Advisor (Cairns)
Cairns
Creating safer workplaces and better wellbeing across Torres and Cape HHS.
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TC687018 |
| Closing date | 21-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full-Time |
| Contact person | Angela M Liversage |
| Contact details | (07) 4226 3499 Access the National Relay Service |
Workplace Health and Safety Advisor
Cairns based with regular travel to TCHHS locations | Permanent Full-Time
🩺 Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn?
Angela Liversage - (07) 4226 3499 would love to hear your story and answer any questions about the role.
About the role
As a Workplace Health and Safety Advisor with Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, you will provide professional health, safety and wellbeing support across the organisation.
Working collaboratively with staff at all levels, you will help plan, implement and continuously improve WHS systems and practices that promote safe outcomes for both staff and patients.
Why this role matters
Your work will directly contribute to staff wellbeing, patient safety and a strong organisational culture.
You'll be part of a supportive and diverse environment, with opportunities to work across a variety of settings while building meaningful connections across the region.
What we offer
- Base salary: $108,735 – $118,307 p.a.
- Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
- 12.75% employer superannuation
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
Life in Cairns
Enjoy the best of both worlds in Cairns - a vibrant regional city set between the Great Barrier Reef and the World Heritage rainforest. With a relaxed tropical lifestyle, short commutes, and a strong sense of community, Cairns offers an ideal base for both work and play. Spend your downtime exploring reefs, waterfalls, beaches and national parks right on your doorstep.
Explore more about the region: Torres and Cape HHS| Torres Strait | Cooktown and Cape York (via Tropical North Queensland website)
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Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage
How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.
Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
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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