Senior Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner

Fraser Coast Region; Hervey Bay; Hybrid; AUD 97.000 - 104.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Superannuation

Relocation allowance

Vehicle for business use

9-day fortnight

Zusammenfassung

Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking a Senior Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner to shape and drive safety strategy across the organisation from Hervey Bay. You will engage with stakeholders, interpret legislation, and foster a proactive safety culture while leading and supporting the team on strategic initiatives.

The role offers permanent and temporary options, flexible working including work from home, relocation support, and a 9-day fortnight.

Qualifikationen

• AQF 5 Diploma in Work Health and Safety with significant relevant experience.
• Experience in a senior WHS or safety partnering role; strong investigative & problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to influence safety outcomes and build effective stakeholder relationships.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement contemporary safety strategies and initiatives.
• Conduct workplace inspections and support risk management activities.
• Lead incident investigations and reporting; deliver WHS training and education.

Kenntnisse

Safety leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Investigation & analysis

Relationship building

Continuous improvement

Ausbildung

AQF 5 Diploma in Work Health and Safety

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner 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

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

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 roleStrong 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.

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

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.