Senior Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner
Job No:
FCRC******
Location:
Hervey Bay
Senior Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner
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
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 ****, as well as winning the LGMA **** Excellence in Innovation award.
What we Offer:
Values based culture
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
For further details please contact Roger Hunter, Executive Manager People, Safety & Wellbeing, via ******
Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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📌 Senior Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner (Hervey Bay)
🏢 Fraser Coast Regional Council
📍 Hervey Bay