Principal Work Health and Safety Advisor

Principal Work Health & Safety Advisor 

The Opportunity

Council has an opportunity for a motivated Principal Work Health and Safety Advisor to join our team, to manage and oversee effective Workplace Health and Safety strategy and functions in accordance with legislative requirements and to ensure business needs and objectives are met.

About Us

Banana Shire is situated in Central Queensland, Australia located 120 km west of the growing industrial city and port of Gladstone - and an easy drive to the city of Rockhampton.

Our population is approximately 15,000 people spread over 28,577 square kilometres. Major industries in the area include Coal Mining, Power Generation, Beef Production, dryland cropping and irrigation such as Lucerne and Cotton. 

About You

Ideally our successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrated detailed knowledge of WHS legislation, associated legislation, industry standards and codes of practice and its practical application in Local Government or Civil Construction Industry

• Demonstrated qualifications and/or experience in managing the rehabilitation of workers and the return to work of employees

• Well-developed organisational skills and the proven ability to prioritise workloads and balance competing priorities, as well as make effective oral presentations and write clear and concise reports and correspondence

• Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor a team, including key influencing skills of other teams and various stakeholders

• Demonstrated proven experience and ability to coordinate, monitor and assess systems in relation to hazard / risk assessment / incident investigation techniques

• Demonstrated ability in performing Management System Audits, Self-insurance audits and compiling audit reports with highly developed oral and written communication skills to meet internal and external reporting requirements.

• Sound knowledge of EEO practices and Principles

• To be considered for this position, you must have adequate unrestricted rights to work in Australia

Compulsory Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Occupational WH&S or other equivalent qualification with extensive experience in an equivalent position preferably in a large organisation operating a diverse range of businesses.

• Auditor certification or willingness to undertake and complete this qualification.

• Queensland C class drivers licence (minimum requirement – provisional licence)

• Experience in Local Government

What's on Offer

• Work life balance

• 9 day Fortnight 

• Superannuation of 12%

How to Apply

Information on how to apply is in our application package, which can be obtained from our website www.banana.qld.gov.au or by calling 07 •••• •500. 

Applications close 20 August 2026