We are looking for a passionate and experienced Workplace Health & Safety Advisor to join a close-knit team in Cairns and help strengthen a positive, practical safety culture across the organisation.

About the role

The Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Advisor is responsible for providing trusted advice, coaching and hands-on support to workers and leaders on all safety matters. This role will suit someone who is passionate about safety, confident working with people at all levels, and able to translate legislative and system requirements into practical day-to-day solutions.

A key focus of the position will be reviewing, maintaining and improving our safety management system, including policies, procedures, reporting, registers and compliance processes. The successful candidate will be highly capable with systems and data, proactive in identifying improvements, and comfortable supporting managers to embed safe work practices. The role also includes responsibility for Workers’ Compensation (WorkCover) obligations, including injury management, return-to-work programs and claims administration.

What you’ll need to be considered

- Tertiary qualifications, or a minimum of 5 years experience, in Work Health and Safety or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management principles, and incident investigation.
- Proven experience managing workers’ compensation and return-to-work programs.
- Strong time management skills – ability to effectively manage large projects while completing business as usual tasks.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- High-level analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check during the course of employment.
- Ability to obtain working with vulnerable persons clearance if required.




- Ability to travel to remote locations on occasion may be required.
- Certificate IV in Personal Injury Management or Return to Work Coordination.

Your recent company

EMG Capability Partner is a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable social and economic development organisation delivering services from the Torres Strait to Tasmania. We have grown from small beginnings in 2007 to employ 950 staff nationally who develop people, connect them to opportunities and help communities to grow.

Our businesses deliver employment services, training, business mentoring, community projects and facility services through a mix of government and private contracts. We also fund regional and remote enterprise development through our not-for-profit organisation, Community Owned Enterprises (COE).

EMG Capability Partner is built on relationships with our staff, our clients, our partners and the communities where we work. We believe that together, we can achieve our purpose to create positive social and economic impacts.

Some of the benefits of working for EMG Capability Partner include

At EMG Capability Partner we’re invested in people and support a culture that is based on the values of respect, accountability, collaboration, empowerment, innovation, and communication.

We believe there is strength in diversity and embrace the geographic, social and cultural diversity experienced in our business with the focus on developing, connecting and helping others to grow.

- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee assistance program
- Workplace health and wellbeing initiatives
- Paid parental leave

As part of our recruitment process you will be required to consent to a National Criminal History Check, and where applicable to your role a Working with Children Clearance.

Applications close 19 August 2026, however we reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.

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