Lead best practice WHS services that promote safety, wellbeing and compliance across EDQ.
Who We Are
Economic Development Queensland (EDQ)is a Queensland Government agency that unlocks land and accelerates housing, planning and infrastructure delivery—creating liveable places and enabling economic growth. Our work helps deliver safe, secure and affordable homes and supports thriving communities across the state.
Empowered by the Economic Development Act ****, EDQ has unique planning and approval powers to help unblock complex projects and bring development-ready land to market. Our purpose is simple: help Queenslanders find a place to call home, create more jobs closer to home, and support liveable communities that reflect Queensland's way of life.
We work across government and with industry to attract investment, enable jobs and deliver projects that make a measurable difference for Queenslanders.
About The Role
As Principal Advisor Safety, Health and Wellbeing, you will lead the delivery of professional WHS, rehabilitation and wellbeing services across EDQ.
Provide high-level strategic and technical WHS advice to leaders, managers and teams
Support incident and hazard reporting, investigations and management of notifiable incidents
Develop and deliver WHS strategies, education, assurance and compliance activities across EDQ




Monitor safety trends and prepare reports, briefings and recommendations on WHS matters
Support safe return-to-work, rehabilitation, wellbeing and psychosocial safety initiatives
About You
Formal WHS qualifications, such as Certificate IV, Diploma or relevant tertiary study, are highly regarded
Build trusted relationships, collaborate effectively and influence positive outcomes
Communicate clearly and navigate sensitive matters with empathy, resilience and sound judgement
Lead initiatives, support change and manage competing priorities with professionalism
Apply WHS legislation, codes and problem-solving to practical policies and processes
Show curiosity and initiative to identify risks, improve processes and strengthen workplace culture
Why Choose EDQ
Versatile and agile ways of working
Generous leave and *****% superannuation
Learning, development and career pathways
Modern workplaces designed for collaboration
Inclusive culture that values diversity and cultural capability
Access for you and your family to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness facilities in your area at very low cost
Applications will remain current for a period of 12 months.
Occupational group
Occupational Health & Safety
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📌 Principal Health Safety And Wellbeing Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane