You are an experienced workplace health and safety professional who is passionate about helping people go home safe every day. You bring strong knowledge of WHS legislation, contemporary safety practices and risk management, together with the confidence to provide practical, expert advice.

A natural relationship builder, you communicate clearly and work collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve positive safety outcomes. You are skilled in conducting complex incident investigations and audits, preparing detailed reports and recommendations, and translating findings into meaningful improvements. Above all, you bring sound judgement, initiative, professionalism and a customer-focused approach, and you are motivated to strengthen safety culture across Council's diverse operations.

The Team

The WHS team prides themselves on being able to support the organisation in providing expert advice in Workplace Health and Safety. They are an energetic, diverse team that support each other to deliver their objectives with an ongoing commitment to safety.

About the position

- This is a permanent full-time position based at the Principal Depot Charlton.
- The annual salary range for this position is $98,715.48 - $102,867.25 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
- Enjoy work/life balance with a nine (9) day fortnight and access to banked leave.
- Professional development and learning opportunities.
- Salary sacrificing opportunities to boost your superannuation.
- Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance.
- Active social club - TRC Employee's Association.
- Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with one affordable membership.




- Employee Assistance Program - free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.
- A range of progressive health and wellbeing services.
- Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home secure every day!

How to be successful in this position

Mandatory qualifications

- Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety.
- WHS Competency (White Card) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry, or equivalent.
- Current unrestricted 'C' Class Driver's Licence.

Desirable qualifications

- Workplace Health and Safety Officer (Qld) Certificate of Authority.
- Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment.
- Work Health and Safety Management System Lead Auditor Certification.
- Appropriately qualified to perform the functions of a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator under the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003.

How to apply

For full details of this position, please ensure you download the , which provides the position success criteria.

To apply, please submit two documents: * Your current Resume

- A document (maximum 2 pages) that addresses each of the Position Success Criteria listed in the

. For each criterion:
- Use headings to identify which criterion you are addressing.
- Provide specific examples that demonstrate your skills, experience, and achievements related to that criterion. (Tip: use the STAR method - Situation, Task, Action, Result).

Important:



Applications that do not address the success criterion may not be shortlisted.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

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For further information

Please contact Ian Beil, Coordinator Workplace Health and Safety, on 0429 157 030 within business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is Sunday 13 September 2026 at 11.59pm.

About Council

The Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia's second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport, and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn't come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents, and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.

📌 Workplace Health & Safety Officer (Charlton)
🏢 Toowoomba Region
📍 Charlton