About the Business

South Burnett Regional Council is one of the largest employers within the region, with offices and depots located in Kingaroy, Nanango, Wondai, Murgon, Proston and Blackbutt.

Council recognises our key role we play within the community and the services we provide to our ratepayers & public members. We understand our duty to provide excellent customer service at the forefront of all our processes and services, to all stakeholders.

Council is comprised of three (3) Departments: Executive Services, Finance & Liveability, and Infrastructure. These Departments consist of multiple branches to ensure we provide efficient services and accurate information to our community. We believe our staff are our greatest asset in achieving objectives. With approximately 330 employees, Council takes a proactive approach towards recruitment and retention of high-caliber employees.

Further our commitment to our staff we pride ourselves on developing our staff members through our learning and development policy and procedure. Annual Employee Development Reviews are undertaken to ensure our staff are continuously developing.

Council is committed to providing a workplace that is safe and without risk to the health and safety of all employees, contractors, volunteers, work-experience students, visitors, and members of the public. We have adopted a Zero Harm Strategy to promote safety within the organisation. We recognise the importance of developing and maintaining healthy and protected working conditions in all workplaces and the importance of keeping the work health and safety practices in these workplaces under constant review.

South Burnet Regional Council are committed to establishing a harmonious and sustainable workforce. This is achieved by adhering to equitable recruitment practices and equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.

About the Region The South Burnett Region is ideally situated just 2 - 3 hours' drive to Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast.



The region is home to the stunning Bunya Mountains, where you can enjoy spectacular rainforest walks, nights by the fire in hidden chalets and the best scenic views Queensland has to offer. The South Burnett region is renowned for its great wine, gourmet foods and recreational facilities such as Lake Boondooma and Yallakool tourist parks*.*

About the roles

- Based in Nanango or Kingaroy
- Permanent Full Time
- $83K- $95K per annum + Allowances + Super

Council is seeking a Safety Advisor to develop, implement and promote effective WHS systems. This position plays a critical role ensuring the effective operational and strategic WHS performance of council. This includes building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and strengthening organisational capability by ensuring systems remain current and compliant, as well as providing guidance, advice and support on WHS matters, have knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, and able to provide strategies and controls that align with the operational plan. The successful candidate will have a high level of experience within a WHS role, ability to encourage and support a team as well as actively engage, consult and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

Mandatory Qualifications

- Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety
- Minimum requirement of a current C Class driver’s license.
- ICAM Investigations Qualifications
- General Safety Induction Construction Worker (White Card).

Desirable Qualifications

- Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training
- First Aid Certificate

Benefits and perks Work/Life balance (9 Day Fortnight Roster)





Up to 12% employer superannuation contribution

Access to Salary Packaging Benefits, Corporate memberships, Health and Wellbeing programs

Skills and experience

Please address the following key selection criteria items below, as part of your application

- Previous relevant experience working in a similar safety position, preferably in a local government or a civil construction environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of WHS legislation, workers’ compensation and rehabilitation legislation and associated legislation and relevant industry standards.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills, including conflict resolution skills and the ability to build effective relationships with employees at all levels.
- Substantial organisational skills, with the ability to establish work priorities, achieve outcomes, meet deadlines and deliver training programs.
- High level of keyboard and computer skills including knowledge of the MS Office and the ability to use corporate software programs.

Lodging your application Please make sure your application includes:

- A cover letter including statements addressing the key selection criteria.
- Current resume.
- Copies of your tickets, licences and qualification that are listed on the position description.

Please note, seek only has the option to provide two attachments, one being your cover letter and the other being your resume. In order to provide key selection criteria and copies of qualifications/ tickets, please include these into your cover letter document/ attachment. For further information and to review the selection criteria and position description, please visit: https://www.southburnett.qld.gov.au/homepage/98/jobs-and-careers

Applications close 4:00pm Friday, 02 October 2026

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply.

For further information please contact People and Culture on (07) 4189 9100 4189 9100).

📌 Safety Advisor Field Operations (Nanango)
🏢 South Burnett Regional Council
📍 Nanango