Job Description
#### Safety and Wellbeing OfficerCairns City, QLD ****Full Time#### Job descriptionPromote workplace safety, wellbeing & return-to-work programs across a diverse & culturally rich organisation Your new company This respected regional organisation plays a vital role in supporting and strengthening communities across the Torres Strait. Much more than a local government employer, their work impacts the lives of residents through the essential services they provide, the infrastructure they maintain, and their commitment to cultural values and community wellbeing. This organisation is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace for its employees and the communities it serves.Your recent role As the Safety & Wellbeing Officer, you will be responsible for promoting workplace safety and employee wellbeing across the organisation. Working closely with managers, supervisors and employees, you will provide expert WHS advice, support compliance with workplace health and safety legislation, and drive initiatives that foster a positive safety culture.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced WHS professional seeking a diverse role that combines safety management, rehabilitation and return-to-work coordination, training, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement activities across a unique operational environment.Your responsibilities will
include:Implementing
and maintaining the organisation's Workplace Health and Safety Management System, ensuring policies and procedures meet operational
requirements.Providing
practical WHS advice,



guidance and training to managers, supervisors and
employees.Investigating
workplace incidents and recommending appropriate corrective and preventative actions.Conducting workplace inspections, audits and risk assessments to identify hazards and manage risks
effectively.Monitoring
the effectiveness of risk control measures and supporting continuous improvement
initiatives.Facilitating
hazard identification and risk assessment activities with operational teams.Liaising with Workplace Health and Safety Queensland and other relevant agencies to ensure best practice and legislative
compliance.Managing
workers' compensation claims and coordinating rehabilitation and return-to-work programs for injured
employees.Providing
case management support and engaging with internal and external stakeholders throughout rehabilitation
processes.Maintaining
accurate WHS records, risk registers and hazard reporting systems.Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual WHS reports for management and leadership teams.Supporting WHS budget monitoring and resource planning
activities.Coordinating
and delivering workplace safety training,



education and awareness initiatives.What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will bring demonstrated experience in workplace health and safety, along with a passion for fostering safe, healthy and supportive workplaces.You will also possess:Experience in workplace health and safety advisory, compliance and risk management activities.Sound knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety legislation, standards and industry best
practices.Experience
conducting workplace inspections, audits, incident investigations and risk
assessments.Knowledge
of workers' compensation processes, rehabilitation programs and return-to-work
coordination.Strong
stakeholder engagement skills, excellent communication, training and presentation skills.What you'll get in returnASAP, start with a secure 2-year fixed-term
contract.Opportunity
to make a meaningful impact.Diverse role encompassing WHS, wellbeing, rehabilitation and organisational safety
initiatives.Regular
travel throughout the Torres Strait Islands and Cairns region.Supportive and collaborative team
environment.Opportunity
to influence and strengthen workplace safety culture across the organisation.What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, or for more information, please contact Isabel Azcune at Hays on or email .If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're exploring new opportunities, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Please click here to apply.n
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📌 Safety And Wellbeing Officer (Queensland)
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📍 Queensland