People, Safety & Wellbeing Permanent and Temporary / Full time and Part time – depending on organisational requirements Hervey Bay Competency based
- Stream A level 5 to 6
- $97,137 to $104,018
• + superannuation
• + $6,000 relocation allowance for suitable candidates
• + vehicle for business use
• + 9-day fortnight At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most significant asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together. What We Are Looking For We are looking for experienced Senior Safety Business Partners to join our Safety and Wellbeing team. As a senior safety practitioner, you will confidently engage with stakeholders across the organisation to provide practical, solutions-focused safety advice and education. You’ll play a key role in interpreting legislation, setting clear expectations, and fostering a positive, proactive safety culture. In this role, you will lead and support team members while contributing to strategic safety initiatives and continuous improvement across Council. Partnering closely with directorates, you’ll drive meaningful safety and wellbeing outcomes through best practice approaches. What Your Day Will Look Like
• Contributing to the development and implementation of contemporary safety strategies and initiatives
• Conducting workplace inspections and supporting risk management activities
• Leading and supporting incident investigations and reporting
• Delivering WHS training, inductions and safety education programs
• Partnering with business units to improve safety performance and capability Please click here to view a full position description. What You’ll Need For Success
• AQF 5 Diploma in Work Health and Safety with significant relevant experience




• Demonstrated experience in a similar senior WHS or safety partnering role
• Strong investigative and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to build effective relationships and influence safety outcomes
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to safety and continuous improvement We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application. Benefits Of Working With Council Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach. We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.

What We Offer
• Values based culture
• Employee discount shopping program
• Professional development
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid emergency services leave
• Uniform subsidy
• Years of service rewards Apply Now Applications close 11pm on Wednesday 11 November 2026 – subject to change pending qualified applications received. A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required. Please include details of the working arrangements you would consider. For further details please contact Roger Hunter, Executive Manager People, Safety & Wellbeing, via [email protected] Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

📌 Senior Safety (Hervey Bay)
🏢 Fraser Coast Regional Council
📍 Hervey Bay