Job Description

Senior Health & Safety Advisor – Townsville

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Townsville QLD

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Workfast is currently seeking an experienced Senior Health & Safety Advisor to join a leading heavy industrial operation based in Townsville.

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This is a fantastic prospect 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.

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About the Role

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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.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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- Providing senior H&S; advice and support across the site
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- Supporting leaders and employees with day-to-day health and safety matters
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- Driving continuous improvement initiatives across health and safety performance
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- Developing, implementing and continuously improving H&S; management systems, procedures and documentation
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- Supporting risk management and hazard identification processes
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- Leading and participating in incident investigations
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- Managing and supporting Management of Change (MoC) processes
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- Providing support across occupational hygiene and workplace exposure management
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- Assisting with ergonomic assessments and initiatives
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- Conducting and supporting H&S; audits
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- Monitoring legislative and regulatory requirements and ensuring compliance
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- Developing and implementing initiatives that improve overall safety performance
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- Working both in the field and office environment to provide practical safety solutions
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About You

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To be successful in this role, you will have significant experience working as a Health & Safety professional within a refinery, mining, manufacturing, heavy industrial or similar environment.

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You will also have:

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- Relevant tertiary qualification in WHS or a related discipline (Cert IV, Diploma or Degree)
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- Strong knowledge of Queensland WHS legislation and its practical application in an industrial environment
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- Demonstrated experience developing and improving H&S; Management Systems
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- Strong experience across risk management and incident investigation
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- Experience with Management of Change (MoC)
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- Knowledge of occupational hygiene and ergonomics
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- Strong analytical, investigation and problem-solving skills
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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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- The ability to build strong relationships and influence positive safety outcomes
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- Ability to confidently work across both field and office environments
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- High level computer literacy
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Highly Desirable

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The following experience or qualifications will be highly regarded:

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- Occupational hygiene monitoring equipment and PPE experience
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- ICAM Lead Investigator qualification or equivalent
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- Formal auditing qualification and experience
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- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
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- Emergency Response experience
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- Rehabilitation and Return to Work experience or qualifications
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What's on Offer?

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- Permanent full-time position
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- Monday to Friday roster
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- Senior-level H&S; position within a major industrial operation
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- Opportunity to make a genuine impact on site safety performance
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- Long-term career opportunity
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- Townsville-based role
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- Relocation assistance will be considered for the right candidate
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About Townsville

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Townsville offers an excellent lifestyle for those looking to make the move to North Queensland.

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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.

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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.

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If you're an experienced H&S; professional looking for your next long-term opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Senior Health and Safety Advisor (Townsville)
🏢 Workfast
📍 Townsville