Health & Safety Advisor - Townsville

_{19th August, 2026}

Your new company
  
At Hays, we believe in being long-term partners with our people as well as our customers. Together, we will work for your tomorrow, and the possibilities are endless.
  
With over 50 years of business success, we have built a reputation as the world leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions. Joining Hays isn’t just about being part of a global business leader; with over 12,000 people across 32 countries, you’ll be making a difference in the world of work.

Your new role

Joining Hays, means you’ll be part of a forward-thinking business that’s going places. 
  
Our global network and ways of working mean you’ll be part of something bigger, whilst taking pride in the work you do within a collaborative team.
  
As the Health and Safety Advisor, we will empower you to think beyond, redefine standards and evolve the status quo. This is a full‑time, permanent role ideally based in our Hays Townsville office, with the flexibility to consider candidates located in Mackay, Cairns or Mt Isa.
  
The role includes a company car and mobile phone, with expected travel across the North Queensland region, including 2–3 nights away each month.
  
The Health & Safety Advisor is responsible for identifying and managing risks affecting the temporary workforce, ensuring their safety so far as is reasonably practicable across the North Queensland region. The role achieves this by implementing and maintaining procedures under the standardised Health & Safety Management System (HSMS) in partnership with the Queensland H&S Manager and Head of H&S ANZ.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Conduct risk assessments and site visits across diverse, high‑risk industries, identifying hazards and ensuring appropriate controls are implemented.
• Investigate incidents, injuries and near misses using structured methodologies, developing corrective actions and ensuring follow‑through with temporary workers and clients.
• Partner closely with clients, temporary workers and internal teams to provide practical H&S advice, influencing safe work practices without a compliance‑enforcement approach.
• Deliver H&S training, coaching and toolbox talks to internal stakeholders to uplift capability and strengthen safety culture.
• Support the delivery and execution of Queensland H&S plans and maintain accurate records, reports and hazard registers.
• Engage on client sites during high‑pressure situations, helping stabilise issues and negotiate safe, workable outcomes.

  
What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum Certificate IV in Workplace Health & Safety
• Current C‑Class driver’s licence for regular site travel.
• At least 12 months’ experience in the management of Health & Safety, ideally within a multi‑site environment.
• Strong ability to negotiate safe and practical outcomes with clients in fast‑moving or high‑pressure situations.
• Proven experience building and managing relationships with clients, internal teams and temporary workers.
• Demonstrated capability in delivering training, coaching or toolbox talks to uplift safety awareness.
• ICAM investigation techniques and experience working with a multi‑site employer are strong advantages.

  
What you'll get in return
  
This is an incredible opportunity to shape your career in part of a growing business and achieve your ambitions. You’ll have the chance to learn from inspirational and determined leaders. Our scale gives you access to a pool of best-practice tools to tap into so you can make an impact. Other benefits include:
  

• Market leading tools and technology to enable you to make an extraordinary impact
• Flexible working arrangements to allow you to work how and where suits you best
• Generous leave entitlements to take advantage of parental leave, volunteering days, lifestyle and flex leave
• Celebrate success: Your success is our success, and we reward strong performance as a cornerstone of life at Hays
• Thrive in a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels welcome
• Wellbeing rewards: Benefit from health, leisure and lifestyle partnership discounts
• Employee Resource Groups and Working Groups for you to connect and collaborate with like-minded colleagues
• Global career opportunities - make your mark locally or explore international opportunities with Hays

  
What you need to do now
  
If you’re looking for a role that challenges and helps you to make an impact, let’s create tomorrow together. There’s no telling where a career at Hays might take you. 

Contact Sandy Luhr, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner by submitting your application via the Apply Now button.  

By joining Hays, you'll be part of an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We invite people of all genders, ages, cultures, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who belong to LGBTQIA+ community, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities. If you require support and/or adjustments throughout our recruitment process please contact recruitment.anz@hays.com.au
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