Health and Safety Trainee

Central Highlands Regional Council; Emerald; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional council in Queensland is seeking a motivated trainee to join their Safety team. This full-time position offers the opportunity to gain experience while working towards a Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety. Ideal candidates are eager to learn, possess strong communication skills, and can complete a recognized qualification. Benefits include generous annual leave and a superannuation scheme.

Benefits

Generous superannuation scheme

Five weeks annual leave

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport member benefits

Qualifications

• A willingness to learn and a positive, can-do attitude.
• The ability to complete a Nationally Recognised Qualification within 24 months.
• Commitment to undertaking the requirements of the associated qualification.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in workplace health and safety.
• Support injured workers and promote safe workplaces.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Sound communication skills

Teamwork skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

Queensland C Class provisional driver’s licence

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Job description

Overview

Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking a motivated, reliable, and eager-to-learn trainee to join our Safety team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain full-time, paid work experience while working towards a Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.

Work Type: Maximum Term Full Time 24 Months
Location: Emerald
Department: People, Safety & Legal
Award & Salary: In accordance with relevant industrial agreements, including the applicable Award, Order or Certified Agreement

Responsibilities

As a trainee, you’ll be exposed to a variety of tasks across workplace health and safety and injury management, gaining valuable hands-on experience through both on-the-job learning and formal training. If you’re passionate about promoting safe workplaces, supporting injured workers, and looking to kick-start a rewarding career in the safety field, this traineeship could be your perfect first step.

To Be Considered For This Opportunity

• A willingness to learn and a positive, can-do attitude
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• Teamwork skills and the capacity to work in a hands-on role that includes outdoor tasks
• Basic computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook)
• The ability to complete a Nationally Recognised Qualification (Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety) within 24 months
• Commitment to undertaking the requirements of the associated qualification
• A minimum Queensland C Class provisional driver’s licence (or eligibility and willingness to obtain one within 6 months of commencement)

Why work for Central Highlands Regional Council?

As winners of the 2022 and 2024 Regional Queensland Training Awards – Large Employer of the Year, 2022 Apprentice of the Year, and 2023 Equity Student of the Year, we are proud to support our team members and provide pathways to successful careers. We are a forward-thinking council focused on continuous improvement, sustainability, and meaningful investment in our regional communities.

Benefits Include

• Generous superannuation scheme
• Five weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Opportunity for fortnightly RDOs
• Annual uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport member benefits

To Be Eligible For This Traineeship

• Be at least 17 years of age
• Meet citizen, residency, and visa requirements to undertake a traineeship
• Not hold a qualification equal to or higher than the traineeship qualification in the same field

Some Council Apprentice and Trainee Positions are funded through government initiatives and are subject to additional eligibility requirements. We strongly encourage applications from the following groups:

• Young people (aged 15–24 years), including those in and transitioned from out-of-home care
• Long-term unemployed job seekers
• Mature-age job seekers (aged 45 years or older)
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Migrants and refugees from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• People with disability
• Displaced workers
• Women re-entering the workforce
• Veterans and ex-service personnel and their families

How To Apply

Please download and review the position description (linked). To Apply, Submit the Following Documents:
Your resume detailing relevant experience or work history

Although it’s not mandatory, you may also submit a cover letter outlining your skills and motivation for applying if you wish. Applicants selected to progress will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.

Pre-Employment Checks

Pre-employment checks for this role include:

• Right to Work in Australia
• Medical Assessment
• Reference and licence checks (if applicable)
• Funding eligibility checks

For a confidential discussion, please contact the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours.

Register your interest by submitting your resume.

Applications close: Monday 13th October 2025 at 8am.