Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Principal Work Health Safety & Wellbeing

• $150k TRV based on skills and experience
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave
• Beautiful Tropical Location

The Role

The Principal Work Health Safety & Wellbeing reports directly to the Manger People & Safety leading the WHS & Wellbeing team. You will work collaboratively with all areas of Council to influence and develop a best practice safety culture through the interpretation and implementation of all current legislation to ensure our safety programs are at all times compliant.

You will develop and implement policies and procedures to support our safety programs and carry out comprehensive risk identification and assessments across all areas of the business to ensure the work, health safety and wellbeing of all of our team members, contractors and visitors is maintained to the highest possible standard.

Additionally, you will be responsible for overseeing the coordination of any required safety training to ensure Council remains compliant with all of our safety obligations.

About You

We are looking for someone with energy, initiative and influence, who is passionate all things safety.

Ideally you will hold a Degree/Diploma in Work Health & Safety and at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role. Exposure to plant, traffic management, civil construction and infrastructure safety will be highly regarded.

Proven ability to positively influence a safety culture on an ongoing basis is essential, as is the ability to form and maintain successful relationships across all levels of the business.

If this role sounds like a fit for your skills and experience and you would love to live and work in the tropics then please apply now to take advantage of this genuine career enhancing opportunity.

Employee Benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave
• 15 days personal leave
• CCRC Uniforms provided
• Access to discounted health insurance
• Salary packaging opportunities for vehicles, rent, mortgages, electricity and gas
• Fitness Passport Wellness Program for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Our Region

Nestled between one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the World Heritage listed Wet Tropics rainforest, is the beautiful Cassowary Coast Region. Consisting of coastal and hinterland communities with 30,000 residents across the major townships of Cardwell, Mission Beach, Tully and Innisfail.

Our Council

It is an exciting time to be part of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council, our commitment to a shared set of values offers great experiences through the building of a dynamic and inclusive workplace and community culture.

Council’s 2021-2025 Corporate Plan outlines the overarching vision for the Cassowary Coast region is ‘to provide great experiences, deliver value and create a sustainable future for our community.’ - One Coast, Cassowary Coast.

Apply Now

All applications must be submitted via the Cassowary Coast Regional Council website by 7.30pm Monday 27 January 2025.

On our website, review further position information and submit your application via the Apply button for this role, ensuring you include:

• Cover Letter (max 2-3 pages) and the reason you are the ‘best fit’ for this role
• Current Resume showcasing relevant skills, experience and qualifications
• Current Licences/Qualifications, relevant to this role

Shortlisted applicants may be requested to participate in a one way interview process with Spark Hire.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a drug and alcohol screen and a full medical to ensure their fitness to perform the requirements of this position.

Any Questions

If you have questions after reading the information on our website, or you are having difficulty viewing the position online, please contact us: 

People & Safety,P: (07) 4030 2216 or E: recruitment@ccrc.qld.gov.au

Cassowary Coast Regional Council is strengthened by diversity and we celebrate our inclusive workplace culture that brings great value to our organisation and community as a whole. We promote and apply equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.