QUARRIES SENIOR HEALTH AND SAFETY OFF

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Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services

Branch: Asphalt and Aggregates

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

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Various

Our Business

Infrastructure Services (ISG) brings together Council's asset management, infrastructure planning, design, project management, construction, services, maintenance and transport operations activities.​

Our Branch

Asphalt and Aggregates oversees the management of Council's quarries and road surfacing operations, including the laying and repair of asphalt pavements, minor pothole repairs and road line marking. The branch consists of three core business units: Road Resurfacing, Asphalt Production and Quarries. 

The Role

The Quarries Senior Health and Safety Officer plays a critical role in ensuring Brisbane City Council’s quarry operations at Bracalba, Mount Coot-tha, and Pine Mountain Depot are safe, compliant, and efficient. This position provides expert advice and hands-on support to Quarry Managers and operational teams, focusing on the development, maintenance, and continual improvement of WH&S systems. The role is responsible for conducting audits, supporting risk assessments, investigating incidents, and ensuring all safety documentation and training records are accurate and up to date.

Working within the Infrastructure Services branch, the officer collaborates closely with internal stakeholders, including safety committees and other Council teams, to uphold Council’s Zero Harm principles and legislative obligations. The role demands strong communication and analytical skills, with the ability to prepare reports, lead safety initiatives, and represent the quarries in broader safety forums. It’s a dynamic opportunity for someone passionate about workplace health and safety and committed to fostering a proactive safety culture across high-impact operational environments.

To be successful you will have:

• proven experience developing and maintaining WH&S systems in quarry or similar operational environments
• strong knowledge of relevant safety legislation, including Mining & Quarrying Safety & Health Act and Regulations
• demonstrated ability to conduct audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
• excellent communication skills with the ability to prepare reports and deliver safety training
• proficiency in systems such as SAP, IMS, CGR, and Microsoft Office tools.

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 Andrew Mead on 07 3403 0002.

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: Tuesday 28 October 2025 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.