Work Health and Safety Advisor (Part-time)

We are seeking application for a Work Health and Safety advisor to join our team. This is a permanent, part-time position totalling 48.5 hours per fortnight.

About the role

We’re looking for someone who is passionate and committed to achieving Work Health and Safety goals and continuous improvement. This position will involve observations, inspections and WHS compliance across Council.

A keen eye for detail and accuracy is important as the Work Health and Safety advisor will conduct formal inspections and audits across Council worksites. They will also review Council’s work activities to identify hazards and implement preventative procedures and training to minimise incidents and injuries. The Work Health and Safety Advisor will also perform the duties relating to Workplace Rehabilitation and Return to Work.

Why work for us?

• Permanent, part-time position (48.5 hours a fortnight).
• Up to 12% Employer Superannuation with ability to salary sacrifice employee contribution.
• 5 weeks Annual Leave per year (pro-rata)
• 13 weeks Long Service Leave after 10 years’ service – pro rata available after 7 years
• Salary Packaging available
• Supportive and motivating team
• Active Social Club
• Fitness Passport Program
• Flexible work arrangements
• Relaxed lifestyle, boating, fishing, sports facilities, private and public schooling options up to Grade 12, cultural venues and events and all of this situated in a thriving agricultural community only an hour away from Townsville or two hours from the magical Whitsundays.

All applicants should familiarise themselves with the entire position description.

The applicable salary is to a ceiling of Level 4 ($63,055pa) with the commencing salary dependent upon the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

Application packages are available from the Human Resources Office on (07) 4783 9800 or you can download the application package using the link in the Related Information section below.

Applications for 25/39 – Work Health and Safety Advisor (Part-time) should include:

• A cover letter
• A current resume
• Statements addressing the selection criteria
• Copies of relevant qualifications and licences

Applications can be submitted using one of the following methods:

• Email – employment@burdekin.qld.gov.au
• Mail – Confidential Application No. 25/39, PO Box 974, Ayr Qld 4807

Applications close on Tuesday, 24 June at 5.00pm. Word or PDF format is preferable.

For further information please contact the Safety and Quality Coordinator – Megan Cannings on (07) 4783 9800.

Related Information

• 2025-Application-Package-2539-20085-Work-Health-and-Safety-Advisor.pdf(PDF, 179KB)