WHS Lead Business Partner

Apply Now; Atherton; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Conditions

Employment Security

Diverse Training Opportunities

Career Progression

Equal Remuneration

Job summary

Tablelands Regional Council is seeking a WHS Lead Business Partner to provide leadership to the WHS team and advise across management and worker levels. The role focuses on implementing WHS legislation and TRC policies while coaching stakeholders and building a strong safety culture in a full-time permanent capacity at Atherton.

The position offers flexible working conditions, long-term security, and diverse training opportunities, with a starting base salary package and allowances.

Qualifications

• Experience leading WHS teams and advising on legislation and TRC policies.
• Ability to train, coach and support stakeholders across management and worker levels.
• Strong communication and collaboration to improve WHS outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to the WHS team and management levels.
• Offer specialist WHS advice, training, and coaching to stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of WHS legislation and TRC policies and procedures.

Skills

WHS leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Training & coaching

Education

Certificate IV in OH&S

Rehabilitation & Return to Work Coordinator

WHS Management System Auditor (Certificate of Competency)

Tertiary qualification in OH&S

Job description

Our Atherton team is looking for a Influential and approachableindividual to join our WHS Department as a full-time permanent WHS Lead Business Partner.

The WHS Lead Business Partner provides leadership and guidance to the WHS team as well as providing advice, training, consultation, coaching and support to stakeholders to ensure relevant WH&S legislation, and TRC policies and procedures are implemented and effective. This role provides specialist WHS advice to the WHS team and all management and worker levels.

About Tablelands Regional Council (TRC)

TRC is a forward-thinking, progressive, and inclusive organisation, delivering a range of services and programs for our community. We have a highly skilled workforce who provide innovative solutions to problems. We seek and recruit people who are passionate about the region, work well in a team environment, and have the skills and abilities to produce quality outcomes.

The Atherton Tablelands is one of the most exciting places in North Queensland to live and work. Located within a 90-minute drive from Cairns, our enviable lifestyle, vibrant landscapes, untouched rainforests, dramatic mountains, and stunning lakes & waterfalls make the Tablelands region extremely attractive for your new career

Tablelands Regional Council offers:

• Flexible Working Conditions - we encourage a healthy work-life balance.
• Employment Security - we offer long-term employment opportunities.
• Diverse Training Opportunities - we support staff in their roles.
• Career Progression – we provide opportunities to continually grow and build a career in local government.
• Equal Remuneration – we offer equal employment opportunities.

Applications Close 5pm, Wednesday 14 October 2026

• Base salary package from $98,896.80 per annum ($3,803.72 per fortnight)
• Locality allowances (if eligible)
• Attractive work/life balance - 72.5 hours per fortnight
• Flexible working arrangements with RDO incentive
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to pro-rata long service leave after 7 years' of service
• Uniforms & personal protective equipment supplied
• Hearing checks, flu shots & skin checks (subject to availability)
• Discounted health insurance available

For further information about conditions of employment, working at TRC, and living and Working on the Tablelands go to TRC Careers .

PositionQueries

For more information about the role please contact Kelly Edwards Manager People & Culture during office hours - 07 4089 2479.

Technical Issues Contact:

For application enquiries, please contact Human Resources during office hours - 07 4089 2315.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds including First Nations People, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities.

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Please indicate when you would be able to commence in this position if you were the successful applicant? *

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• Certificate IV in OH&S
• Rehabilitation & Return to Work Coordinator Certificate
• Certificate of Competency for a WHS Management System Auditor
• Tertiary qualification in OH&S
• Workplace Investigations Training
• Safe Handling of Sharps & Infectious Waste
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