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 skilled 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 professional who can influence change and deliver practical solutions that make a lasting impact.
Job Ad Reference
QLD/********* Closing Date: Wednesday, 5 August ****
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