Senior Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner

Senior Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner
Hervey Bay, QLD | Salary up to $119,126 + 12% superannuation (IFA 6)

Public Sector People are proud to partner with Fraser Coast Regional Council to recruit an experienced Senior Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner.

This is an prospect to join Council's People, Safety & Wellbeing function at an important time, supporting meaningful improvements to workplace safety across a large and diverse organisation.

With operations spanning water, waste management, construction, regulatory services, community facilities and customer-facing services, Council offers a varied environment where safety professionals can apply their expertise while developing experience across different operational areas.

Working closely with operational leaders and employees, you will provide specialist WHS advice, support the management of workplace risks and help build practical, sustainable safety practices.

Council recognises that no single safety professional can be an expert in every operational environment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute your individual strengths while working collaboratively within a team that brings together complementary experience and expertise.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner, you will work directly with operational teams to provide practical, solutions-focused safety advice and support.

You will play an important role in understanding the different risks and challenges across Council's operations, supporting leaders to implement effective safety practices and strengthening organisational safety capability.

The role will involve a combination of hands‑on operational engagement, technical advice, risk management and continuous improvement.

You will also contribute to improvements in Council's safety systems, processes and documentation, supporting a longer‑term approach to strengthening workplace safety.

Key responsibilities will include:





- Partnering with operational leaders and employees to provide specialist WHS advice, guidance and support
- Building strong relationships across Council's diverse operational environments
- Identifying, assessing and managing workplace health and safety risks
- Conducting workplace inspections, risk assessments and safety reviews
- Supporting workplace incident investigations, reporting and corrective actions
- Providing advice on WHS legislation, regulatory requirements and Council policies
- Supporting the identification and management of psychosocial hazards and workplace wellbeing risks
- Contributing to improvements in safety management systems, procedures and recordkeeping
- Developing practical safety solutions suited to different operational environments
- Supporting the delivery of WHS training, education and awareness initiatives
- Coaching and educating leaders and employees to strengthen safety capability and accountability
- Working collaboratively with other safety professionals to share expertise and deliver consistent outcomes
- Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across safety practices and processes
- Promoting a positive, proactive and solutions-focused safety culture

About You

You will be an experienced WHS professional who enjoys working directly with people, understanding operational challenges and finding practical ways to improve workplace safety.

You will bring sound technical knowledge, strong relationship‑building skills and the ability to communicate safety requirements clearly and effectively.

Importantly, you don't need to have worked across every industry represented within Council. You may bring particular strengths in areas such as construction, infrastructure, utilities, high‑risk operations, customer‑facing environments or psychosocial safety.

Council is interested in professionals who can contribute their expertise, collaborate with others and demonstrate a genuine willingness to learn and develop.

You will also hold:

- An AQF Level 5 Diploma in Work Health and Safety, supported by significant relevant experience
- Demonstrated experience in a WHS advisory or comparable safety role

Previous experie

📌 Senior Safety (Hervey Bay)
🏢 Public Sector People
📍 Hervey Bay