Senior Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner

Senior Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner

People, Safety & Wellbeing

Temporary Full Time to 30 June 2028

Hervey Bay

Competency based - Stream A level 5 to 6 - $97,137 to $104,018 

• + superannuation
• + $6,000 relocation allowance for suitable candidates
• + vehicle for business use
• + 9-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 looking for experienced Senior Safety Business Partners to join our Safety and Wellbeing team.

As a senior WHS practitioner, you will confidently engage with stakeholders across the organisation to provide practical, solutions-focused safety advice and education. You’ll play a key role in interpreting legislation, setting clear expectations, and fostering a positive, proactive safety culture.

In this role, you will lead and support team members while contributing to strategic safety initiatives and continuous improvement across Council. Partnering closely with directorates, you’ll drive meaningful safety and wellbeing outcomes through best practice approaches.

What your day will look like:

• Contributing to the development and implementation of contemporary safety strategies and initiatives
• Conducting workplace inspections and supporting risk management activities
• Leading and supporting incident investigations and reporting
• Delivering WHS training, inductions and safety education programs
• Partnering with business units to improve safety performance and capability

Please click here to view a full position description.

What you’ll need for success:

• AQF 5 Diploma in Work Health and Safety with significant relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in a similar senior WHS or safety partnering role
• Strong investigative and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to build effective relationships and influence safety outcomes
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to safety and continuous improvement

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 culture
• Employee discount shopping program
• Professional development
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid emergency services leave
• Uniform subsidy
• Years of service rewards

Apply now:

Applications close 11pm on Monday 21 September 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.