Health and Safety Advisor

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The Health and Safety Advisor provides technical work health and safety advice, services and support to line managers and staff across the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS)

Under the direction of the Manager Workplace Health and Safety, the role supports  implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Management System to ensure ongoing compliance with legislative obligations and duties.

The role delivers services that contribute to a highly capable and effective health and safety culture across the Townsville HHS and actively contributes to the achievement of key performance indicators and sustained reduction in incident frequency and severity of workplace injuries.

PLEASE NOTE - This is a permanent full-time role.

The ideal applicant will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following:

• Extensive knowledge of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and other associated Acts, Regulations, Standards and policies, and experience in implementing and maintaining systems and procedures to achieve and maintain legislative compliance in large complex organisations.
• High level work health and safety technical knowledge, skills and expertise in the management and coordination of workplace health and safety services and the ability to provide expert advice to a wide range of stakeholders in order to achieve positive performance outcomes.
• Proven ability and experience in auditing, investigating, and identifying, assessing and managing work health and safety risks, leading to flexible, responsive, client-focused solutions.
• Ability to communicate and consult effectively and confidently within a complex and diverse organisation and build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead and develop the capability and knowledge of individuals and teams to ensure the provision of safe systems of work and safe work environments in a large, complex organisation.
• Knowledge or exposure to safety in design principles and their application in healthcare or complex environments will be well regarded.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking healthcare organisation that delivers high-quality services across a diverse and complex environment. 

Our workplace culture values collaboration, inclusion, and support, providing a positive and flexible environment where you can thrive. You'll benefit from a unique balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle, with access to both metropolitan-level work and the advantages of a regional setting.

Enjoy flexible work arrangements, a focus on employee wellbeing, and the opportunity to build your career while maintaining a healthy work/life balance in a vibrant and welcoming community.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $4167.80 - $4534.70 p.f. (AO5)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• 4  weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• Locality allowance
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

• Whilst not mandatory, possession of a tertiary or post graduate qualification in workplace health and safety, and/or risk management would be highly regarded
• Possession of a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment would be desirable.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome: Dominique Wiseman on (07) 4433 1***

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV687036

Applications close: Tuesday, 28 July 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.