Senior Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner
People, Safety & Wellbeing
Temporary and Permanent Opportunities – depending on organisational requirements
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 offering multiple opportunities* 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.
- Opportunities will be offered on both a permanent and temporary basis, depending on organisational requirements.
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 29 June 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
[email protected]
Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
