CareerPlan

Safety & Wellbeing Manager

Hervey Bay & Fraser Coast, QueenslandFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-10-22

Core

Lead the council's safety, wellbeing, injury management and rehabilitation functions, driving a proactive safety culture and legislative compliance.

Role type

Senior HSEQ Manager

Builds

Robust HSEQ processes and safety frameworks for a regional council preparing for the 2032 Olympics

Domain

Local Government / Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ)

Required skills

Risk management, Injury management, Rehabilitation program development, Team leadership, Strategic planning, Legislative compliance, Stakeholder engagement, Continuous improvement, Coaching and mentoring, Change management

Preferred skills

Experience with 2032 Olympics preparation, Knowledge of contemporary best practice in safety and wellbeing

Technologies

HSEQ software, Risk assessment tools

Responsibilities

Lead and continuously improve Council's safety, wellbeing, injury management and rehabilitation frameworks; Develop and implement strategic initiatives that reduce workplace risks and injuries; Lead, coach and develop a high-performing Safety and Wellbeing team; Facilitate the areas involvement in the 2032 Olympics; Drive a proactive safety culture and effective risk management across the organisation.