Senior Health, Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner

- PermanentFull-Time prospect based in Townsville (9 dayfortnight)
- Bachelor,Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma or higher (or nearingcompletion) in Work Health and Safety, Risk, Compliance, Healthor a related discipline, combined with extensive experienceworking in a similar role in a large and diverseorganisation.
- LGO8($124,100 - $140,195 perannum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications andexperience.

About therole

Thisrole will proactively facilitate and support the delivery of theHealth and Safety strategy and framework with a focus on health,safety and training advice, guidance and leadership incollaboration with sections and teams across council.

Build aparticipative relationship model, where education, guidance andexpertise address operational issues and build capability withinoperational areas, contributing to the achievement of servicedeliverables through a focus on continuous improvement.

Leadand develop a team of health, safety and training professionalsresponsible for the development of appropriate systems, tools,resources and training to ensure all organisational and legislativehealth, safety and training indicators areachieved.

Aboutyou

Ourideal applicant will have a Bachelor qualification in Work Healthand Safety, Risk, Compliance, or a related discipline, combinedwith extensive experience working in a similar role in a large anddiverse organisation with Demonstrated highly developed leadership,interpersonal and communication skills with extensive experience(7+ years) leading a team of professionals within a supportive andcollaborative work culture.

For furtherinformation review the PositionDescription.

Townsville CityCouncil is the largest local government authority in NorthernAustralia. We’re committed to supporting ourpeople through astrong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusiveculture,



and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in ourcommunity.

Wehave a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

- 5 weeks annualleave + 17.5% leave loading
- 14 weeks paidParental Leave
- Domestic andFamily Violence Leave
- Uniforms andPPE provided
- Annual wageprogression
- Up to *13.5%Superannuation employer contribution for contributingmembers
- SalarySacrifice opportunities
- Access to arange of learning and development opportunities, includingon-the-job learning and formal training programs
- FitnessPassport program offering discounted membership to selectedhealth and wellbeing facilities
- EmployeeLoyalty Program offering discounts at selected localbusinesses
- EmployeeAssistance Program

* The Councilcontribution to employees' superannuation for contributingemployees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earningssubject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of theirordinary time earnings.

ContactPerson: Kandy

ContactEmail: *@townsville.qld.gov.au

(for position enquiriesonly)

ClosingDate: 11.45pm, Sunday 1 November 2026.

We arecommitted to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diversestyles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued,encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds(including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities,people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, peoplewith disability, and veterans) are encouraged toapply

All successfulcandidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as partof the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Councilhas a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in theworkplace.

If you need anyadjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you wouldlike to discuss any accessibility requirements, pleasecontact**@townsville.qld.gov.auor phone 07 4727 9* for a confidentialdiscussion.

Attachments:
- Senior Health Safety & Well Being Business Partner PD.pdf

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