CQID is experiencing organisational growth across all services and seeking suitable candidates for a range of positions.

CQID is one of the largest employers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Central Queensland region. Offering a broad range of service areas, with roles that serve our community across Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Emerald, Gladstone, Hervey Bay, Longreach, Maryborough and Woorabinda.

A new organisational structure, designated HR team and the implementation of a new Workforce Strategy. Striving to support employees on their career journey is a priority and contributes us to being an Employer of Choice.

Purpose of the Position

The WHS Coordinator is responsible for leading, coordinating, and continuously improving CQID's Work Health and Safety (WHS) systems, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and promoting a positive safety culture across all CQID workplaces. The role provides practical and strategic support to managers and workers in managing physical and psychosocial hazards, reducing workplace risks, improving worker wellbeing, and supporting safe service delivery.

The position requires a hands-on safety professional who can effectively engage with staff, conduct workplace inspections, provide practical solutions, coordinate safety initiatives, and support continuous improvement across the organisation.

Responsibilities and Duties

- Build and maintain robust, respectful relationships with staff, managers, and stakeholders to support a positive and proactive safety culture across the organisation.
- Coordinate the implementation and maintenance of the WHS Management System.
- Ensure organisational compliance with relevant WHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and internal policies.
- Monitor legislative changes and provide advice on compliance requirements.
- Facilitate workplace hazard identification and risk assessments.
- Develop, implement, and monitor control measures.
- Support managers in managing both physical and psychosocial risks.
- Maintain organisational risk registers and corrective action registers.
- Coordinate incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions.
- Lead or support investigations into workplace incidents, injuries, near misses, and hazards.
- Monitor incident trends and provide recommendations to prevent recurrence.
- Conduct regular workplace inspections across CQID sites.
- Coordinate internal WHS audits and compliance reviews.
- Monitor completion of corrective actions arising from inspections and audits.
- Deliver WHS inductions, toolbox talks, and safety awareness training.
- Support Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and workplace consultation processes.
- Promote safety engagement and participation across the organisation.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness activities.
- Support evacuation exercises, fire safety, firefighting readiness, and emergency response planning.
- Assist with business continuity and critical incident planning.
- Support initiatives that promote psychological health, wellbeing,



and workplace resilience.
- Assist with psychosocial hazard identification, assessments, and implementation of control measures.
- Contribute to the development of positive workplace culture and wellbeing initiatives.
- Provide practical support to sites in resolving safety concerns and workplace hazards.
- Assist with implementing safety improvements and corrective actions.
- Support minor workplace safety-related maintenance solutions where appropriate.
- Provide hands-on assistance with workplace safety improvements and hazard controls as required.
- Prepare WHS reports for management, executive leadership, and governance committees.
- Maintain accurate WHS records, registers, and documentation.
- Monitor safety performance indicators, compliance activities, and continuous improvement actions.
- Maintain incident, hazard, risk, training, and audit data within organisational systems.
- Build positive working relationships with managers, employees, contractors, and external stakeholders.
- Travel to CQID sites as required to provide WHS support, guidance, and oversight.
- Promote a positive safety culture through leadership, education, consultation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic, reliability, professionalism, and commitment to regular attendance.
- Perform other WHS-related duties as reasonably directed.
- Undertake other duties as required

Key Performance Indicators

- Coordinate and maintain the WHS Calendar, ensuring scheduled activities are completed within agreed timeframes.
- Complete workplace inspections across all designated CQID sites in accordance with the annual inspection schedule.
- Conduct internal WHS audits and compliance reviews as scheduled.
- Ensure hazards identified through inspections and audits are recorded, tracked, and followed through to completion.
- Maintain the WHS risk register, corrective action register, and associated safety records.
- Ensure incident reports are actioned, tracked, and investigations are completed within organisational timeframes.
- Monitor outstanding corrective actions and achieve closure within agreed due dates.
- Coordinate emergency management activities, including emergency equipment inspections, evacuation exercises, and emergency preparedness reviews.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date WHS documentation, records, and compliance registers.
- Produce monthly WHS reports and safety statistics within reporting deadlines.
- Support managers and staff in the identification and management of physical and psychosocial workplace risks.




- Maintain legislative compliance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in WHS systems and processes.
- Build positive working relationships with staff and managers to promote a proactive safety culture.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism, reliability, and attendance.
- Participate in professional development to maintain current WHS knowledge and industry best practice

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

- Relevant tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Risk Management, Human Services or a related discipline; or a trade qualification
- Willing to obtain a Certificate IV in WHS
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a WHS, Safety Advisor, Safety Officer, WHS, Coordinator or similar role
- Demonstrated knowledge of WHS legislation, standards, codes of practice, and risk management principles
- Experience implementing and maintaining WHS management systems
- Demonstrated ability to conduct risk assessments, workplace inspections, audits, and incident investigations
- Strong understanding of both physical and psychosocial workplace hazards and controls
- Proven ability to build positive relationships and promote a respectful safety culture
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and reporting
- Holds a current Queensland C Class Driver's Licence
- Current Working with Children Check, 'Blue Card' or ability to obtain
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate or willingness to obtain
- Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, strong attendance, and a positive work ethic
- Ability to work independently while providing practical, hands-on support to operational teams
- Commitment to continuous professional development

Desirable

- Diploma or Degree in Work Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, risk Management, Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline
- More than 7 years' experience in WHS across multiple industries or complex organisations
- Experience managing WHS within community services, not-for-profit, government, maintenance, construction, or health sectors
- Experience leading WHS Management System certification, audits, or continuous improvement programs
- Formal auditing qualifications or experience as an internal auditor
- Experience implementing psychosocial risk management frameworks and wellbeing initiatives
- Experience supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and workplaces
- Experience using WHS software, incident management systems, and electronic risk registers
- Return to Work Coordinator qualification or experience
- Mental Health First Aid qualification
- Fire Safety Advisor qualification
- Firefighting and Emergency Response training
- Trade background (e.g. electrical, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, maintenance) combined with WHS experience
- Experience mentoring, coaching, or developing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members

Company Overview

Please visit https://www.cqid.com.au for more information

📌 Coordinator - Workplace Health & Safety (Rockhampton)
🏢 Central Queensland Indigenous Development
📍 Rockhampton