Job Description

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- Monday to Friday, 72.5 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
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- $107,154 – $111,619 per annum (LGIA Stream A Level 5) + Superannuation
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- Location – Rockhampton
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Your new role

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Do you enjoy influencing positive safety outcomes and making a real difference in the workplace? As a Senior Safety Advisor, you'll play a key role in promoting Council's Safety First culture by providing expert advice, guidance and support across a diverse workforce.

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From incident investigations and hazard management to safety training and workplace inspections, you'll manage a varied portfolio while helping strengthen safety systems, improve compliance and drive continuous improvement initiatives. If you're a proactive safety professional who enjoys collaboration, problem-solving and building safer workplaces, this could be the role for you.

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This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

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What we are looking for

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- Demonstrated experience providing specialist Work Health and Safety (WHS) advice and support, while actively promoting a Safety First culture across the organisation.
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- Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively influence a diverse range of stakeholders.
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- Capacity to contribute to and support the implementation of Council's Health and Safety Strategy through effective project support.
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- Ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgement and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
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- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
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- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues,



interpret information and implement practical solutions.
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- Commitment to continuous improvement, with the ability to contribute to the enhancement of Council's Safety Management System.
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What you'll get in return

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As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

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- Supportive Work/Life Balance
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- A large employer with a strong values-driven culture
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- 12% employer superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice up to an additional 6%
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- Ongoing training and development opportunities
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- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
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- 17.5% annual leave loading
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- Wages paid fortnightly
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- Employee Assistance Program
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- Fitness Passport and active social clubs
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Application Criteria

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- Demonstrated experience providing workplace health and safety advice and delivering safety programs, systems and initiatives within a compliance-driven setting.
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- Proven knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety legislation, hazard identification, risk management principles and incident investigation methodologies.
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- Experience conducting incident investigations, preparing detailed reports and developing practical recommendations to support continuous improvement.
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- Demonstrated ability to build effective stakeholder relationships and communicate confidently with employees, supervisors, managers and external parties.
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- Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work with a high degree of autonomy.
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Applications Close: Monday 5 October 2026 at Midnight (AEST).

📌 Senior Safety Advisor (Rockhampton)
🏢 Rockhampton Regional Council
📍 Rockhampton