Job Vacancy 26/44 - Work Health and Safety Advisor

Job Vacancy 26/44 - Work Health and Safety Advisor

Published on 08 September 2026

We are currently seeking applications for a Work Health and Safety Advisor to join our team. This is a permanent, part-time position totalling 48.5 hours per fortnight.

About the role
The Work Health and Safety Advisor supports the management, implementation and ongoing improvement of Council’s safety management system. The role provides practical WHS advice to staff, management and the Health and Safety Committee, assists with risk assessments, inspections, audits, incident reviews, training and reporting, and helps ensure Council’s work health and safety practices meet legislative requirements and support a safe working environment.

Why work for us?

• Permanent, part-time position
• Up to 12% Employer Superannuation with ability to salary sacrifice employee contribution.
• 5 weeks Annual Leave per year
• 13 weeks Long Service Leave after 10 years’ service – pro rata available after 7 years
• Salary Packaging available
• Supportive and motivating team
• Active Social Club
• Fitness Passport Program
• Flexible work arrangements
• Relaxed lifestyle, boating, fishing, sports facilities, private and public schooling options up to Grade 12, cultural venues and events and all of this situated in a thriving agricultural community only an hour away from Townsville or two hours from the magical Whitsundays.

All applicants should familiarise themselves with the entire position description.

The applicable salary for this position ranges from $58,064pa to $63,855pa with the commencing salary dependent upon the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

Application packages are available from the People & Culture Office on (07) 4783 9800 or you can download the application package using the following link.

• Application Package(PDF, 169KB)

Applications for 26/44 – Work Health and Safety Advisor should include:

• A cover letter
• A current resume
• Statements addressing the selection criteria
• Copies of relevant qualifications and licences

Applications can be submitted using one of the following methods:

• Email – [email protected]
• Mail – Confidential Application No. 26/44, PO Box 974, Ayr Qld 4807

Applications close on Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 11:59pm. Word or PDF format is preferable.

For further information please contact the Safety and Quality Coordinator – Megan Cannings on (07) 4783 9800.

Council is committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance to participate in the application or selection process, please contact People and Culture on (07) 4783 9800 so arrangements can be made.