Vacancy Number

ER1710

Position Title

Senior WHS Assurance Officer

Employment Status

Permanent, Full time

Department

Strategy, People and Performance

Location

Bundall Precinct

Award Classification

Stream A, Level 7

Salary

$107,117 - $113,388 per annum, plus superannuation

Hours

36.00 hours per week (9-day fortnight)

About your new role

The Senior WHS Assurance Officer is a pivotal role within the City of Gold Coast’s Work Health and Safety (WHS) Strategy Branch, focusing on enhancing and leading contemporary WHS assurance activities across the organisation.

This role demands extensive experience in modern safety practices and the capability to influence and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to foster a culture of continuous improvement and proactive safety management.

Refer to the attached position description for roles and responsibilities and expectations of the role.

We're looking for people who have:

• A degree or diploma in relevant field
• Substantial knowledge and previous experience as a Health and Safety Management Systems Lead Auditor or substantial knowledge and previous experience as a WHS Contractor Management Lead
• Demonstrated professional work experience in WHS assurance coordinating, developing and implementing effective assurance activities and services ensuring a quality outcomes
• Thorough technical knowledge of current QLD WHS legislation and its application
• Effective analytical, problem solving, auditing and investigation skills.
• Contributes to the development and achievement of group objectives, is respectful, actively listens to and seeks out opinions and ideas from others.
• Works independently and within a team environment and fosters good relationships with other team members
• Can manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
• Current open driver’s licence – class C unrestricted

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

9-day fortnight

Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations

Personal and professional development courses

Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member

1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, access the position brief in our jobs portal by clicking ‘Apply’.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents need to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email [email protected]

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person

Ambre Moisel

Contact Number

[email protected]

Closing Date

Tuesday 29th April 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.