The Work Health Safety Coordinator is instrumental in establishing, driving, and maintaining a strong and proactive safety culture that encourages accountability and collaboration across the organisation while also ensuring compliance with applicable legislative frameworks, policies and procedures.

The WHS Coordinator will lead and coach a small, passionate and geographically dispersed team to facilitate safety partnering, injury and illness rehabilitation programs, safety and compliance training, wellbeing health and safety systems and development and review of relevant policies and procedures.

Reporting to the People and Performance Manager, this is a great opportunity for an experienced and qualified safety professional to take their career to the next level.

Benefits of working at Council

- Be part of a passionate and talented team
- Enjoy a healthy work-life balance, including rostered days off (RDOs) and flexible working arrangements
- Benefit from generous leave entitlements, including 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access salary packaging and novated leasing options
- Take advantage of our Employee Study Assistance Scheme, professional development and training opportunities
- Access our Employee Assistance Program for confidential support with work or personal matters
- Relocation assistance available for eligible roles
- Work type: Full-time Permanent
- Salary Classification: Negotiable – QLGIA (Stream A) Level 8, up to $111,975.18 + 12% Superannuation
- Location: Gayndah
- Schedule: 9-day fortnight

About you

You will bring demonstrated experience in safety leadership, driving contemporary health, safety and wellbeing initiatives that strengthen compliance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) across a diverse environment.

A strong communicator, you will be able to influence and foster a positive safety culture while building effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

In this hands-on role,



you will provide both strategic and operational advice and direction to your close-knit team and the wider organisation. You will also coach and mentor team members, conduct hazard inspections, and develop and implement sustainable WHS strategies.

Key responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain an effective Safety Management System and ensure implementation across all Council worksites.
- Work collaboratively within the organisation to promote, develop and foster a collaborative culture which creates a work workplace where employees embrace and value safety and take responsibility for their own safety and the overall safety performance of Council.
- Develop, implement, manage and review the WHS management system, including standards, policies, procedures and supporting systems, ensuring that all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements and standards are met.
- Develop, maintain and continuously review systems, processes and registers by which accidents, incidents and hazards can be accurately documented, analysed and reported to internal stakeholders.
- Analyse health and safety related information and prepare regular reports for Management, Work Health and Safety Committee or external authorities
- Provide accurate and up to date information and advice to all areas of Council to ensure the organisation is compliant with applicable legislation and the compliance framework.
- Coordinate and assess the compliance training requirements for Council to meet internal and regulatory requirements such as inductions and the verification of competency program.




- Coordinate and manage the work and non-work-related injury and illness rehabilitation program.
- Provide effective supervision and leadership of the Work Health and Safety team.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details regarding the responsibilities and requirements of this position.

Applications close: 10:00pm, Open until filled

Contact: For further information regarding this position please contact Darren from the People and Performance Team on 0447 153 948 or email [emailprotected]

Why work with us?

The North Burnett Regional Council serves a population of over 10,000 permanent residents, dispersed across an area of 19,700 square kilometres, comprising six main townships and 25 villages and farming catchments.

The region is home to incredible National Parks, is agriculturally diverse, and offers an idyllic relaxed lifestyle.

Work-life balance,this role allowing you to enjoy our beautiful rural location, and relaxed natural environment, while having the space and freedom to explore your potential.

Community and connection,find a sense of belonging and build authentic and meaningful relationships within our close-knit communities.

Rural lifestyle,enjoy the rural landscapes, clean air, and laid-back atmosphere.

Accommodation / housing,the North Burnett Region offers a range of affordable housing options, ideal for those entering the property market.

To be considered for this position, you must have unrestricted rights to work in Australia.

North Burnett Regional Council is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace and is proud to be an Equal Chance Employer.

Please note: North Burnett Regional Council reserves the right to close, withdraw, or extend vacancies at any time without prior notice. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates may be contacted before the closing date.

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