Permanent Full
Time chance available (9-day fortnight)
Sound knowledge
of applicable regulatory and WHS legislation
Bachelor
qualifications in Work Health and Safety, Risk, Compliance, or
a related discipline
LGO8
($124,099 - $140,195 per annum +
superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and
experience
Why Choose
Us
Townsville City
Council is the largest local government authority in Northern
Australia.
We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville
through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching
lifestyle.
Our organisation
provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community
assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants,
bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities,
sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an
active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events,
providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural
environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically
healthy city.
We are driving
economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing
a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant,
sustainable and innovative city.
Council's vision is
for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation
focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to
be led by our community to create an exciting today and
future.
Our
Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle
and nature.
Our
Purpose: Grow Townsville
Our
Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value,
Enjoyment
About the
Role
This
position plays a key role in identifying the direct and indirect
causes for WHS incidents, providing recommendations to prevent
further WHS incidents and working collaboratively across Council to
champion our purpose of Growing Townsville and to deliver the
Corporate Plan in consultation with the Townsville
Community.
About
You
We're looking for




an experienced safety professional who has expertise in WHS
investigations and WHS lead auditing.
The role will lead WHS
investigations and identify learnings that will be shared with
teams to ensure continuous improvement.
The role will support a
high performing team in a collaborative environment.
Our
ideal applicant will have a strong background across safety, or
related investigative functions, with the capability to clearly
distinguish Human and Organisational factors in your work.
Your
communication skills—both written and verbal—will be exceptional,
supported by confident negotiation and conflict resolution
abilities.
You will bring
solid knowledge of WHS and relevant regulatory frameworks, along
with hands on experience in hazard identification, auditing,
investigations, data analysis and risk management.
Your analytical
strengths will enable you to interpret complex information, assess
data quality and identify meaningful trends using business tools.
As a visible safety leader, you actively promote a positive safety
culture and ensure compliance through strong adherence to Health
and Safety Management Systems.
ICAM Lead Investigator
qualifications (or similar methodologies) are essential.
How to
Apply
Your
application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button.
Please
include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your
skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve
success in this role.
We also will require your resume which should
confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.
If
you wish to discuss this position further, please contact
This




role has been re-advertised previous applicants need not
apply
For further
information review the Position
Description.
Closing
Date: *****pm, Sunday 9th August ****
What We Offer
17.5% annual
leave loading
Up to 5 weeks
annual leave
Up to 3 weeks
Personal/Carers Leave
14 weeks paid
Parental Leave
Domestic and
Family Violence Leave
Natural
Disaster Leave
Up to *13.5%
Superannuation employer contribution for contributing
members
Salary
Sacrifice opportunities
Learning and
Development opportunities
Fitness
Passport program offering discounted membership to selected
gym, pool, and yoga facilities
Employee
Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local
businesses
Employee
Assistance Program
* The Council
contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing
employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings
subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their
ordinary time earnings.
We are
committed to creating a protected and inclusive workplace where diverse
styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued,
encouraged, and respected.
People from diverse backgrounds
(including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities,
people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people
with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to
apply!
All successful
candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part
of the recruitment process.
Please be aware Townsville City Council
has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the
workplace.
If you need any
adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would
like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please
contact ******
or phone ************ for a confidential
discussion.
Attachments:
- N*****_Senior Health Safety and Risk Business Partner_Updated_********_PD.pdf

📌 Senior Health Safety & Risk Business Partner (Townsville)
🏢 Townsville City Council
📍 Townsville