HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT INVESTIGATOR

Personnel Area: Public Transport Services

Branch: Health, Safety, Security & Environment

Salary Range: Band 6 $116,089 - $128,453 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Brisbane Square

Our Business

Public Transport Services (PTS) is a group that brings together several branches playing vital roles delivering safe and reliable public transport for the people of Brisbane. Whether by bus, Metro, CityCat, ferry, e-bike or e-scooter; our group manages, supports, and provides safe and convenient transport choices for the residents and visitors of Brisbane.

Our Branch

The Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) Branch creates value by protecting people, supporting operational performance and enabling organisational resilience through effective risk management, safety leadership, fitness for work programs and environmental stewardship.

The Role

This role conducts independent and joint investigations into health, safety and environmental incidents across Public Transport Services (PTS), identifying root causes, assessing control effectiveness, and supporting corrective and preventative actions. Through evidence-based reporting and robust investigation practices, you will strengthen organisational learning, improve compliance, reduce risk, and drive continuous improvement across the business.

We are seeking an exceptional Work Health and Safety Investigator with extensive experience within the transport industry and a proven ability to lead complex investigations and work with a broad range of stakeholders. You will have a thorough understanding of contemporary investigation methodologies to identify contributing issues, influences and factors and be highly skilled in building relationships to engage with frontline employees, leaders, contractors and management teams.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate investigator who is committed to making a genuine difference. If you are motivated by improving workplace safety, influencing positive change, and helping create a safer environment for our employees and the people of Brisbane who rely on our public transport network, we would love to hear from you.

In this role you will:

• conduct incident investigations and provide reports to management
• provide professional advice on HSE issues arising from incident investigations
• advise management and staff of existing and future safety policies, legislation, research and developments
• work closely with supervisors and provide training, advice and assistance on investigation requirements
• oversee and maintain elements of the Group’s Safety and Environment Management System
• continually improve investigations, awareness, and training in PTS HSE responsibilities.

To be successful you will have:

• demonstrated ability working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders 
• demonstrated experience conducting workplace incident investigations
• extensive knowledge and experience in the continual development and implementation of WH&S policies, procedures, and management programs
• well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• demonstrated ability applying discretion on sensitive investigations.

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, or you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information: Please call John on 07 31783859 or email john.hefez@brisbane.qld.gov.au

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: 6^th September 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

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.