Principal Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner

People, Safety & Wellbeing

Permanent Full Time

Hervey Bay

Stream A Level 7 - $114,225 plus superannuation

+ $6,000 relocation allowance for suitable candidates+ vehicle for business use+ 9-day fortnight

OR

IFA Level 7 $130,091 plus superannuation

+ $6,000 relocation allowance for suitable candidates+ vehicle for business use+ 5 days additional recreational leave+ 10 day fortnight

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a Principal Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner to lead a team of safety professionals and support a high-performing, safety-focused organisation.

In this role, you will play a key part in shaping and driving both strategic and operational safety outcomes. You’ll lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of safety management plans, policies and procedures, partnering closely with business units to embed these in practice.

Working across the Fraser Coast region, this is an excellent opportunity for a passionate leader who enjoys developing others, building capability and driving operational excellence.

What Your Day Will Look Like

Driving the development and implementation of contemporary safety strategies and initiatives Providing trusted, strategic advice to stakeholders, including safety representatives Leading, coaching and mentoring a team of Safety & Wellbeing Business Partners Overseeing assurance and compliance activities, including audits, inspections and observations Leading internal audit programs and supporting regulatory inspections

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What You’ll Need For Success

AQF 5 Diploma in Work Health and Safety with significant experience in a similar roleStrong working knowledge of Work Health and Safety legislation and standards Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels Well-developed organisational, time management and problem-solving capabilities

We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.

Benefits Of Working With Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.

What We Offer

Values based cultureEmployee discount shopping programProfessional developmentFlexible working arrangements including work from homeStudy assistance programNovated leasing24/7 access to Employee Assistance ProgramPaid maternity and paternity leavePaid emergency services leaveUniform subsidyYears of service rewards

Apply Now

Applications close 11pm on Monday 29 June 2026 - subject to change pending qualified applications received.

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Roger Hunter, Executive Manager People, Safety & Wellbeing, via roger.hunter@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.