WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY SENIOR ADVISOR

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services 

Branch: Group Strategy and Performance Branch 

Salary Range: (Band 6) AUD $116,089 – 128,453 per annum + superannuation + benefits 

(Remuneration stated is for a full-time position) 

Work Type: Permanent Full-Time 

Positions: 1 

Location: Regional Operations Centre, Eagle Farm and various operational sites across Brisbane 

Our Business 

Brisbane City Council is one of Australia's largest local governments and one of the city's largest employers. With a commitment to delivering services that keep Brisbane moving, growing and thriving, Council offers meaningful work, career development opportunities and the ability to make a genuine impact on the community. 

Our Branch 

The Group Strategy and Performance Branch supports Infrastructure services by providing strategic and operational services that enable safe, efficient and sustainable service delivery. The Workplace Health and Safety team works closely with leaders and operational employees to strengthen safety performance, ensure legislative compliance and continuously improve safety outcomes across a diverse range of field-based activities. 

The Role 

We are seeking an experienced a Senior Work Health and Safety Advisor to partner with managers and operational teams to maintain compliance, implement contemporary safety practices and drive continuous improvement in workplace health and safety performance. 

Reporting to the HSEQ Delivery Lead, you will provide expert advice and guidance on workplace health and safety matters, support investigations into incidents and high potential events, undertake audits and inspections, analyse safety performance data and develop strategies that strengthen safety culture and performance. 

This is a highly collaborative role that requires strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence positive safety outcomes across operational environments. You will coach and support leaders to take ownership of Health Safety Environment and Quality performance while contributing to the delivery of organisational WHS initiatives and local improvement programs. 

The role includes a combination of office-based and field-based activities, with regular site visits to operational workplaces and participation in an on-call roster and after-hours activities as required. 

What are we looking for? 

• proven experience providing professional WHS advice within a field-based operational environment and well at a leadership level 
• strong knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety legislation and the ability to interpret and apply legislative requirements effectively 
• experience undertaking workplace inspections, audits and incident investigations 
• the ability to analyse safety data, identify trends and develop practical improvement strategies 
• highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and coach leaders and employees at all levels 
• experience implementing safety management systems, risk management processes and continuous improvement initiatives 
• strong report writing, analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to coach and mentor collegues  
• demonstrated experience leading incident investigations, identifying contributing factors and providing clear root cause analysis with practical corrective actions 
• Mandatory Requirements 
• A tertiary qualification in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) or a related discipline. 
• A current C Class Driver's Licence. 

Benefits of working for Council include: 

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements 
• free gym and wellness centre 
• award winning superannuation fund 
• generous leave provisions 
• competitive salary. 

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How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. 

This role may require a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role. 

For more information: Please call Catherine Hafke on 07 3178 1988. 

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team. 

Application Closing Date: Sunday 11 October 2026 at 11:55pm 

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. 

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — including paid or unpaid employment, operating their own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflicts of interest or other risks (such as fatigue) in a way that puts the public interest first. Maintaining employment outside Council does not preclude you from being considered for roles within Council.