DOYOU SHARE OUR PASSION FOR SAFETY?

About You

You are an experienced workplace health and safety professionalwho is passionate about helping people go home safe every day. Youbring strong knowledge of WHS legislation, contemporary safetypractices and risk management, together with the confidence toprovide practical, expert advice.

A natural relationship builder, you communicate clearly and workcollaboratively with stakeholders to achieve positive safetyoutcomes. You are skilled in conducting complex incidentinvestigations and audits, preparing detailed reports andrecommendations, and translating findings into meaningfulimprovements. Above all, you bring sound judgement, initiative,professionalism and a customer-focused approach, and you aremotivated to strengthen safety culture across Council’s diverseoperations.

The Team

The WHS team prides themselves on being able to support theorganisation in providing expert advice in Workplace Health andSafety. They are an energetic, diverse team that support each otherto deliver their objectives with an ongoing commitment tosafety.

About the position

- This is a permanent full-time position based at thePrincipal Depot Charlton.
- The annual salary range for this position is $98,715.48 -$102,867.25 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loadingand up to 12.65% superannuation.
- Enjoy work/life balance with a nine (9) day fortnight andaccess to banked leave.
- Professional development and learning opportunities.
- Salary sacrificing opportunities to boost yoursuperannuation.
- Corporate discounts on selected private healthinsurance.
- Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing accessto a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisurefacilities with one affordable membership.
- Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwideconfidential personal or work-related counselling services foremployees and their families.
- A range of progressive health and wellbeing services.




- Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home safe everyday!

How to be successful in this position

Mandatory qualifications

- Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety.
- WHS Competency (White Card) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to worksafely in the construction industry, or equivalent.
- Workplace Health and Safety Officer (Qld) Certificate ofAuthority.
- Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment.
- Work Health and Safety Management System Lead AuditorCertification.
- Appropriately qualified to perform the functions of aRehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator under the WorkersCompensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003.

For further information

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

The closing date for applications is Sunday 13 September 2026 at11.59pm.

The Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and boldambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolvedToowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as a servicecentre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region isboldly forging current opportunities around the Surat Basin resourcesector, education, health, transport, and massive infrastructureinvestments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveabilitythough, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most familyfriendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicatedand passionate about delivering excellent customer service to thecommunity, residents, and visitors throughout the region. Werecognise that our success depends upon attracting and retainingskilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interestingchallenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches orapplications for this or any other vacancy. No response will beprovided.

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📌 Workplace Health & Safety Officer (Toowoomba Regional)
🏢 Toowoomba Regional Council
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