$91,266 - $95,294 per annum + super + benefits
Permanent Full-Time
People, Safety & Culture, People, Community & Connection
Bundaberg Region

About Us

At Bundaberg Regional Council, we are dedicated to building a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill sets can thrive. Whether delivering essential services or driving innovative projects, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. By joining us, you’ll become part of an organisation that values your contributions, supports your growth, and empowers you to help shape a better future for everyone.

Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature’s palette can create.

What We Offer

• An attractive remuneration package with options for salary sacrifice and 17.5% leave loading
• Regular rostered days off
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Wellbeing and mental health support programs, including access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to support your career growth
• Thrive in a workplace that prioritises a healthy work-life balance within a supportive and friendly team
• Be part of an inclusive and diverse culture where every team member is valued

Discover more about working at Bundaberg Regional Council and the benefits we offer our employees by clicking here.

About The Opportunity

As a Safety Business Partner, you will collaborate with leaders and operational teams to provide innovative health and safety solutions, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

Your role includes offering critical insights, interpreting legislation and policies, and recommending strategies to address emerging workplace safety trends. By fostering a proactive safety culture, you will drive continuous improvement and manage timely incident responses and investigations, delivering a professional and cohesive service across the organisation.

Salary negotiable based on candidate experience.

About You

• Demonstrated experience working in similar role within a medium to large complex, diverse and high- risk workplace requiring the implementation of safety programs to drive safety performance and positive safety outcomes.
• Relevant qualifications in Work Health and Safety, high level working knowledge of safety best practice and legislative requirements and demonstrated ability to practically apply theoretical knowledge and legislative requirements into a complex work environment.
• Previous experience performing workplace investigations, audits and inspections, and implementing required follow up actions and improvement activities.
• High level interpersonal skills including an ability to develop quality partnerships and positive working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders at all levels of an organisation.
• High level communication skills, both written and verbal, including an ability to deliver training, conduct presentations, and draft and present accurate reports for management review.
• Demonstrated capability in building effective and proactive safety cultures, coaching employees and leaders, and delivering high customer and service satisfaction.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction at times, work in remote and isolated locations and also work collaboratively in a team environment as required.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively undertaking challenging and courageous conversations, including negotiation and conflict resolution, to deliver successful safety outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to self-regulate emotions and work in an emotionally sensitive, high-pressure, and confidential environment.
• Possession of a current Class "C" class drivers’ licence.
• Rehabilitation and return to work coordinator accreditation and previous experience in rehabilitation and return to work case management desirable.
• Certificate IV Training and Assessment (TAE40116) or other qualifications in training, assessment and/or Adult Education desirable.

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The Selection Process

We encourage candidates to advise us of any accommodations they may need to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience throughout our recruitment process and work environment. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We celebrate our community's rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve. We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment where all employees are valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential.

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals (which may include drug and alcohol testing), as part of the recruitment process.

How to Apply

To apply, submit your application online by clicking the “Apply” button. Please include:

A current resume

A cover letter addressing the “About You” section (max. 2 pages).

For enquiries, please contact [email protected] or 1300 883 699. Please quote job reference BDBRC1253.

Applications close on Thursday, 13 March 2025, at 11:30 pm AEST.

Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on the application close date, whichever is sooner.

Thank you for your interest in this position. To explore all our current opportunities, visit our Careers with Council webpage. We look forward to receiving your application.