Senior Health & Safety Advisor – Townsville
Townsville QLD
Workfast is currently seeking an experienced Senior Health & Safety Advisor to join a leading heavy industrial operation based in Townsville.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced H&S; professional to step into a senior role within a large-scale industrial environment, providing advice and support across the site while playing a key role in driving continuous improvement across health and safety performance.
About the Role
Reporting into the wider H&S; function, you will work closely with leaders and employees across the operation to provide practical health and safety support and advice.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing senior H&S; advice and support across the site
Supporting leaders and employees with day-to-day health and safety matters
Driving continuous improvement initiatives across health and safety performance
Developing, implementing and continuously improving H&S; management systems, procedures and documentation
Supporting risk management and hazard identification processes
Leading and participating in incident investigations
Managing and supporting Management of Change (MoC) processes
Providing support across occupational hygiene and workplace exposure management
Assisting with ergonomic assessments and initiatives
Conducting and supporting H&S; audits
Monitoring legislative and regulatory requirements and ensuring compliance
Developing and implementing initiatives that improve overall safety performance
Working both in the field and office environment to provide practical safety solutions
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have significant experience working as a Health & Safety skilled within a refinery, mining, manufacturing, heavy industrial or similar environment.
You will also have:
Relevant tertiary qualification in WHS or a related discipline (Cert IV, Diploma or Degree)




Strong knowledge of Queensland WHS legislation and its practical application in an industrial environment
Demonstrated experience developing and improving H&S; Management Systems
Strong experience across risk management and incident investigation
Experience with Management of Change (MoC)
Knowledge of occupational hygiene and ergonomics
Strong analytical, investigation and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to build strong relationships and influence positive safety outcomes
Ability to confidently work across both field and office environments
High level computer literacy
Highly Desirable
The following experience or qualifications will be highly regarded:
Occupational hygiene monitoring equipment and PPE experience
ICAM Lead Investigator qualification or equivalent
Formal auditing qualification and experience
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Emergency Response experience
Rehabilitation and Return to Work experience or qualifications
What's on Offer?
Permanent full-time position
Monday to Friday roster
Senior-level H&S; position within a major industrial operation
Opportunity to make a genuine impact on site safety performance
Long-term career opportunity
Townsville-based role
Relocation assistance will be considered for the right candidate
About Townsville
Townsville offers an excellent lifestyle for those looking to make the move to North Queensland.
With a relaxed coastal lifestyle, great weather, access to the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding national parks, Townsville provides a fantastic balance between career opportunities and lifestyle.
Whether you're already based in Townsville or considering relocating, this is an opportunity to join a progressive organisation and play a key role within a world-class industrial operation.
If you're an experienced H&S; professional looking for your next long-term opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Senior Health And Safety Advisor (Townsville)
🏢 Workfast
📍 Townsville