Safety Support Officer

Safety Support Officer

• Fixed Term (Until 9 July 2027) Full Time
• Monday to Friday, 72.5 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
• Pro rata $90,931, $94,787 per annum (LGIA Stream A Level 3) + Superannuation
• Location – Rockhampton

Your new role

Are you passionate about workplace safety and wellbeing and ready to make a meaningful impact?

Workforce and Governance is seeking a proactive Safety Support Officer to join the Safety, Training and Wellbeing team. In this dynamic role, you'll provide essential administrative and system support that helps keep Council's safety processes running smoothly and effectively.

You'll be the key point of contact for Council's Riskware system, supporting incident and hazard reporting, maintaining safety records and documentation, assisting with training resources and contributing to a range of safety initiatives and projects. From compliance reporting to supporting events such as Safe Work Month and R U OK? Day, you'll play an important role in promoting a positive safety culture across the organisation.

If you're highly organised, detail-oriented and passionate about supporting workplace safety, this is a fantastic opportunity to build your career while making a real difference.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

• Strong administrative skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, reporting and documentation management.
• Proven ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience using business systems and Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to quickly learn new software applications.
• Experience in safety administration, incident management systems or safety management software is highly desirable.

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

• Supportive Work/Life Balance
• A large employer with a strong values driven culture
• 12% employer superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice up to an additional 6%
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Corporate membership discounts
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• 17.5% annual leave loading
•  Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport and active social clubs

What you need to do next

To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:

1. A 1-2 page Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below;
2. Your Current Resume.

Application Criteria

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety and/or experience in a safety administration, systems or support role, with a sound understanding of workplace health and safety practices.
• Strong communication, customer service and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience maintaining records, preparing reports and supporting business systems, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

Please use Council's cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criterion in your cover letter.

Click the 'Apply' button above to complete your online application.

Applications Close: Monday 17 August 2026 at Midnight (AEST)