Branch: Group Strategy and Performance BranchSalary Range: (Band 6) AUD $116,*********,453 per annum + superannuation + benefits(Remuneration stated is for a full-time position)Work Type: Permanent Full-TimePositions: 1Location: Regional Operations Centre, Eagle Farm and various operational sites across BrisbaneOur BusinessBrisbane City Council is one of Australia's largest local governments and one of the city's largest employers.
With a commitment to delivering services that keep Brisbane moving, growing and thriving, Council offers meaningful work, career development opportunities and the ability to make a genuine impact on the community.Our BranchThe Group Strategy and Performance Branch supports Infrastructure services by providing strategic and operational services that enable safe, efficient and sustainable service delivery.
The Workplace Health and Safety team works closely with leaders and operational employees to strengthen safety performance, ensure legislative compliance and continuously improve safety outcomes across a diverse range of field-based activities.The RoleWe are seeking an experienced a Senior Work Health and Safety Advisor to partner with managers and operational teams to maintain compliance, implement contemporary safety practices and drive continuous improvement in workplace health and safety performance.Reporting to the HSEQ Delivery Lead, you will provide expert advice and guidance on workplace health and safety matters, support investigations into incidents and high potential events, undertake audits and inspections, analyse safety performance data and develop strategies that strengthen safety culture and performance.This is a highly collaborative role that requires strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence positive safety outcomes across operational environments.




You will coach and support leaders to take ownership of Health Safety Workplace and Quality performance while contributing to the delivery of organisational WHS initiatives and local improvement programs.The role includes a combination of office-based and field-based activities, with regular site visits to operational workplaces and participation in an on-call roster and after-hours activities as required.What are we looking for?
proven experience providing professional WHS advice within a field-based operational environment and well at a leadership levelstrong knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety legislation and the ability to interpret and apply legislative requirements effectivelyexperience undertaking workplace inspections, audits and incident investigationsthe ability to analyse safety data, identify trends and develop practical improvement strategieshighly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and coach leaders and employees at all levelsexperience implementing safety management systems, risk management processes and continuous improvement initiativesstrong report writing, analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to coach and mentor colleguesdemonstrated experience leading incident investigations, identifying contributing factors and providing clear root cause analysis with practical corrective actionsMandatory RequirementsA tertiary qualification in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) or a related discipline.A current C Class Driver's Licence.Benefits of working for Council include:flexible working hours,



and flexible arrangementsfree gym and wellness centreaward winning superannuation fundgenerous leave provisionsThis role may require a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.For more information: Please call Catherine Hafke on ************.
People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council's Diversity and Inclusion team.Application Closing Date: Sunday 11 October **** at 11:55pmBrisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe.
Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with 'Gold Employer' status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act **** (Qld) and the Code of Conduct.
This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain.
The Code of Conduct requires employees to openlydiscloseany other work they do outside of Council — includingpaid or unpaid employment,operatingtheir own businessor volunteering in certain circumstances—and to manage any conflictsof interest orother risks(such as fatigue)in a way that puts thepublicinterestfirst.Maintainingemploymentoutside Councildoes notprecludeyou from being considered for roles within Council.
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📌 Work Health And Safety Senior Advisor (Brisbane)
🏢 Brisbane City Council
📍 Brisbane