Join the fight to protect our communities and environment! The National Fire Ant Eradication Program is on a mission to eliminate one of Australia’s most invasive pests – the fire ant. These destructive pests pose a serious threat to our way of life and we need passionate and dedicated individuals to help us stop them in their tracks. Be part of a team making a real difference for Queensland’s future. Together, we can protect our homes, wildlife and industries. Join us today and help eradicate fire ants for good.

The opportunity

As the Principal Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Advisor will act as a strategic partner to leaders, managers and operational teams across a large, geographically dispersed and operationally complex program. You will provide expert advice, support organisational change and help the Program get ahead of potential issues through practical, preventative HSW strategies. Using data, operational insight and workforce feedback, you will identify emerging risks and opportunities for improvement. You will turn these insights into streamlined processes, targeted initiatives, practical guidance, safety communications and engaging toolbox talks.

What you will do

- contribute to the development and implementation of strategic and operational HSW systems, programs and initiatives
- provide expert, practical advice to leaders, managers and operational stakeholders
- review and streamline HSW systems, processes, procedures and reporting functions
- use incident data, workforce feedback and operational information to identify trends, emerging risks and priority areas
- translate evidence and insights into targeted initiatives, practical guidance, safety communications and engaging toolbox talks
- support organisational change and continuous improvement across the Program
- develop and implement HSW programs aligned with the department's safety management system




- coach, mentor and support others to strengthen their confidence and HSW capability
- promote a collaborative, inclusive and solution-focused approach
- lead by example in creating safer and more positive working conditions.

About You

You will hold a Diploma in Work Health and Safety and a current C Class Driver Licence. Relevant tertiary qualifications, senior HSW experience and advanced. Excel skills (including formulas, filters and pivot tables) will be highly regarded.

We are looking for someone who:

- has broad generalist HSW experience in an operational or similarly complex environment
- can think strategically while remaining connected to practical delivery
- provides credible, considered and solutions-focused advice
- uses evidence and operational insight to establish priorities and make informed decisions
- builds strong stakeholder relationships and communicates clearly with people at all levels
- can influence organisational change and bring others on the journey
- is resourceful and comfortable navigating ambiguity, competing priorities and complex risks
- can translate technical requirements into clear and workable guidance
- enjoys coaching, mentoring and building capability in others
- is committed to continuous learning and maintaining current HSW knowledge
- has a genuine passion for helping people and improving working conditions
- has practical IT and reporting skills, including confidence using Word, PowerPoint and Excel to prepare professional reports, presentations and HSW materials.

Drive positive HSW outcomes by partnering with stakeholders, coaching leaders and employees, and leading meaningful improvements. We're looking for a strategic, people-focused qualified who can influence change and deliver practical solutions that make a lasting impact.

Job Ad Reference

QLD/695982/26 Closing Date: Wednesday, 5 August 2026

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📌 Principal Advisor (Queensland)
🏢 Primary Industries
📍 Queensland