Safety Supervsior

Council Jobs; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer superannuation

Salary sacrifice options

Ongoing training

Payroll deductions

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking a Supervisor in the Safety, Training and Well-being team to provide expert WHS advice and coordinate the daily operations of the Safety Unit.

You will drive the development and continuous improvement of safety management systems, lead investigations, manage risk and compliance, and partner with stakeholders to achieve positive safety outcomes across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and mentoring WHS teams.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and incident investigations.
• Ability to build trusted stakeholder relationships at all levels.
• Analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Certificate IV in WHS or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate WHS programs and incident investigations.
• Oversee hazard/risk management, compliance and audits.
• Provide expert WHS advice to leaders and staff.
• Collaborate with managers and operations to drive safety improvements.

Education

Certificate IV in WHS

Job description

Your new role

Play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening Council's workplace health and safety culture across a diverse and complex organisation. As a Supervisor within the Safety, Training and Well-being team, you will provide expert WHS advice and support to leaders and employees at all levels while coordinating the day-to-day operations of the Safety Unit.

In this hands-on leadership role, you will drive the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Council's safety management systems, programs and initiatives. You'll lead incident investigations, support hazard and risk management activities, oversee compliance and audit processes, and partner with stakeholders across the organisation to achieve positive safety outcomes.

Working closely with managers, supervisors and operational teams, you will champion a proactive, solutions-focused approach to health and safety, helping ensure our people return home safe every day while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

• Demonstrated experience leading and supporting workplace health and safety functions, including the ability to mentor, coach and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong working knowledge of WHS legislation, safety management systems, hazard and risk management, incident investigation and statutory compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships and provide trusted advice to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership, supervisors and operational teams.
• Well-developed analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety and/or equivalent relevant experience with demonstrated experience implementing WHS programs, systems and policies within a complex organisation.

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

• Supportive Work/Life Balance
• A large employer with a strong values driven culture
• 12% employer superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice up to an additional 6%
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport and active social clubs

What you need to do next

To apply for this opportunity, submit two documents:

• A 3-4 page Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below;
• Your Current resume.

Application Criteria

• Certificate IV in WHS and/or significant experience within workplace health and safety functions.
• Proven knowledge of WHS legislation, incident investigation methodologies, hazard identification, risk management and safety management systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring and supporting teams, while developing and improving WHS programs, systems and processes in a complex environment.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide high-level advice and drive continuous improvement outcomes.

Please use Council’s and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.

Applications Close: Monday 2 November 2026 at Midnight (AEST)

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