WHS Officer

Barcaldine Region; Barcaldine Regional; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly pay

5 weeks annual leave

RDO every fortnight

Leave loading 17.5%

Base salary plus allowances

Job summary

Barcaldine Regional Council in Barcaldine (Central West Queensland) seeks a WHS Administration Officer to support workplace health and safety records, compliance programs, and safe work practices across Council. You will work with leaders and staff to promote safety and assist incident investigations.

The role requires WHS qualifications, a driver license, and strong communication and data skills. It is a full-time position with regional travel, a fortnightly pay cycle, five weeks annual leave,

Qualifications

• National Criminal History Check
• Pre-Employment Medical Examination
• Certificate IV in WHS / OHS or equivalent
• Current Queensland class 'C' Driver Licence
• Return to work Coordination Certificate
• Current General Construction Induction Card (White/Blue Card) or equivalent
• Advanced communication, influencing and report-writing capabilities
• High level computer skills and ability to develop spreadsheets

Responsibilities

• Maintain WHS internal audit schedules and monitor recommendations.
• Report WHS concerns, injuries, and audit findings to the WHS Coordinator.
• Ensure secure storage of WHS and injury records.
• Conduct WHS risk assessments and report findings.
• Provide monthly WHS performance reports to the WHS Coordinator.
• Coordinate recovery and return-to-work plans with medical practitioners and supervisors.
• Maintain communication with injured workers and supervisors regarding progress.
• Liaise with external investigators and maintain confidentiality.
• Promote WHS system awareness and compliance across the organisation.
• Work with HR to deliver WHS training for employees and contractors.
• Conduct incident investigations as directed by the WHS Coordinator.
• Ensure all new workers and contractors receive WHS inductions.

Skills

Advanced communication

Customer service

Stakeholder relationships

Report writing

Influencing/negotiation

Computer skills

Spreadsheets

Education

Certificate IV in WHS / OHS or equivalent

Return to work Coordination Certificate

General Construction Induction Card (White/Blue Card)

Driver Licence (Queensland C)

Job description

Position Details

Location: This position is based in Barcaldine with regional work and travel as required. Classification Level: Level 3.1 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award - State 2017, and the Barcaldine Regional Council Certified Agreement 2025. Wage: Minimum base salary of $77,052.56 per annum + 12% Superannuation and relevant approved allowances. Payment of Wages: Council employees are paid fortnightly. Hours of Work: 72.5 hours over 9 days with a rostered day off (RDO) every fortnight. Leave: Five (5) weeks annual leave per annum + 17.5% loading. Fifteen (15) days Personal Leave (sick leave) per annum. Equal Opportunity: Barcaldine Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and all suitably qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

About The Region

If you're looking to escape the pace of city life and enjoy a better work-life balance, the Barcaldine Regional Council offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career while embracing the benefits of regional living. With welcoming communities, wide open spaces and a relaxed lifestyle, it's a place where you can enjoy a strong sense of connection both at work and in the community. Located in Central West Queensland, approximately 440km west of Rockhampton, the Barcaldine Region covers more than 53,677 square kilometers and is home to around 2,900 residents. It encompasses the former shires of Aramac, Barcaldine and Jericho and includes the townships of Alpha, Aramac, Barcaldine, Jericho and Muttaburra. The region has a proud agricultural heritage and is recognised as one of Central West Queensland's largest cattle-producing areas. It also supports thriving sheep, wool and macropod harvesting industries, while continuing to grow through emerging opportunities in the mining sector.

The Role

As a WHS Administration Officer, you will be primarily responsible for supporting and maintaining Council’s workplace health and safety administrative records and compliance requirements. You will contribute to the development, implementation and review of safety initiatives, while working collaboratively with leaders, staff and health and safety representatives to promote safe working practices and support workplace incident and near-miss investigations. This is an excellent opportunity for a safety-focused professional who is organised, collaborative and committed to supporting a safe and healthy workplace across Council.

What you’ll do:

• Maintain and implement WHS internal audit schedules, including monitoring recommendations from previous audits and reporting outcomes to management.
• Report WHS Concerns, injury management outcomes, and audit findings to the WHS Coordinator and Management.
• Ensure completion and secure storage of all WHS and injury management records.
• Conduct WHS risk assessments across the organisation and report on findings.
• Provide monthly performance reports on WHS and injury management systems to the WHS Coordinator.
• Manage all work-related injuries in line with legislative requirements.
• Coordinate recovery and return-to-work plans, including identifying suitable duties and liaising with medical practitioners, supervisors, and injured workers.
• Maintain regular communication with injured workers and supervisors regarding progress and capacity updates.
• Liaise with external investigators and maintain confidentiality during injury management processes.
• Promote awareness and compliance with the WHS Management System across the organisation, fostering a culture of safety.
• Work with HR to identify and deliver WHS training for employees and contractors.
• Conduct incident investigations as directed by the WHS Coordinator in consultation with workers and management.
• Support the WHS Coordinator in overseeing the WHS Management system to ensure accountability and compliance.
• Ensure all new workers and contractors receive appropriate WHS inductions.

For more information, view the Position Description.

To be successful you will have:

• Completion of a National Criminal History Check to Council's Satisfaction
• Completion of a Pre-Employment Medical Examination to Council's Satisfaction
• Certificate IV in WHS, Occupational Health and Safety, or Workplace Training and Assessment (or equivalent experience with progress toward formal qualifications).
• Current Queensland class 'C' Driver Licence.
• Return to work Coordination Certificate.
• Current General Construction Induction Card (White/Blue Card) or equivalent.
• Advanced communication skills, with well-developed influencing, negotiation, and report-writing capabilities.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.
• High level of computer skills, including the ability to develop and maintain spreadsheets.

Highly desirable:

• Comprehensive knowledge of WHS legislation, relevant Australian standards, and Codes of Practice.
• Sound understanding of hazard and risk identification, assessment, and control implementation.
• Demonstrated experience in completing internal audits.

Closing Date: Sunday, 15 November at 11:59PM

Please contact Human Resources via email [e-mail]