Job Description

Full time

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6d ago , from AWQLD Animal Welfare League Queensland

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NFP | Permanent Full-Time | Animal Welfare League of Queensland

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Located in Coombabah on the Gold Coast, with travel to other AWLQ sites across South East Queensland.

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About Us

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At Animal Welfare League of Queensland (AWLQ), our vision is for every companion animal to have a protected and caring environment where their needs are met. We are driven by a commitment to integrity, compassion, innovation, and optimism. As a leader in the animal welfare sector, we're dedicated to a brighter future for both animals and our community.

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The Opportunity

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Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, our new Safety and Wellness Manager will be the driving force behind a proactive safety culture at AWLQ. This is the first dedicated safety and wellness role in the organisation, so you'll be shaping it from the ground up: leading our WHS strategy, coaching managers across every site, and building the systems that protect our people while they protect our animals. If you're a safety leader who can influence, collaborate and bring people with you, this is a genuine opportunity to make your mark.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Strategic Governance and Systems Leadership: Spearhead the development and continuous improvement of the AWLQ Work Health & Safety Strategy and Management System, ensuring full compliance with legislation and industry standards.
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- Culture and Capability Building: Design and drive organisation-wide training frameworks, awareness campaigns, and WHS committee initiatives that foster proactive worker consultation, safety consciousness, and leadership coaching.
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- Enterprise Risk and Analytics: Own high-level risk identification frameworks and leverage data-driven reporting suites, dashboards, and predictive analytics to monitor KPIs and inform executive decision-making.
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- Compliance, Auditing and Assurance: Direct internal audit programs and proactive risk assessment initiatives, partnering with line management to implement robust, enterprise-wide control measures.
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- Organisational Resilience and Integration: Guide overarching emergency planning, high-level incident governance, and strategic alignment with injury prevention, rehabilitation, and workplace agreements.
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Essential Skills and Attributes

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- Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Work Health & Safety, or equivalent professional experience.
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- Fire Safety Advisor Qualification
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- Demonstrated experience in a WHS leadership role, ideally five years or more
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- Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, regulation and Codes of Practice
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- Excellent communication, advisory, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
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- Proficiencyin Microsoft Office andWHSmanagement software systems
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- A validdriver's licenceand willingness to travel regularly across SEQ (fleet vehicle provided)
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- Experience in the not-for-profit sector
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We Offer

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- Fleet vehicle for site travel
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- Discounts on veterinary services
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- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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- The chance to build a safety function from the ground up, with genuine executive support
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Equity

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Diversity and inclusion are the principles guiding how we build our teams, cultivate our leaders and build a culture of belonging where differences are valued.

📌 Safety and Wellness Manager (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 AWQLD Animal Welfare League Queensland
📍 City of Gold Coast