
Health & Safety Business Partner
1 day ago
Join to apply for the Health & Safety Business Partner role at Queensland Rail.
At Queensland Rail, safety isn't just a priority, it's part of who we are. We're seeking a passionate and proactive Health & Safety Business Partner to join our team and play a key role in embedding a strong safety culture across the business. This is more than just a compliance role. It's an opportunity to influence, support, and lead safety excellence throughout Queensland Rail's operations.
Your OpportunityAs a Health & Safety Business Partner, you'll work across regional western Queensland associated to the Mt Isa Line region, partnering with operational leaders and frontline teams to drive safety improvements where they matter most. You'll support the delivery of key outcomes through the implementation of the Safety and Environment Management Systems (SEMS), while also playing a hands-on role in the field completing audits, attending safety meetings, and assisting with incident investigations. With regular travel throughout the region, you'll build strong, on-the-ground relationships and see the real impact of your work firsthand.
Purpose That Counts. You can expect some of your responsibilities to include:
- Provide risk-focused health and safety advice and facilitate the development of control measures and treatment programs.
- Build strong relationships to become a trusted business partner, guiding leaders and workers on health and safety aligned with strategic goals.
- Develop and implement risk management strategies and ensure compliance with safety legislation and best practices.
- Monitor and assess the effectiveness of safety treatments through audits, inspections, and process reviews, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Assist with incident response and investigations, including worker support and safe return-to-work practices.
This is a full-time permanent role with a starting base salary of $117,750, plus 12.75% superannuation. The role also includes a company car to support your regular travel across the region. You must be able to travel regularly as part of the role.
People Who CountWe are looking to connect with someone who ideally has:
- Extensive experience in health and safety, with a strong background in facilitating risk management processes, including the development and monitoring of controls and treatment programs.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to build trusted relationships and an inclusive network, supporting health and safety management and delivering key content.
- Strong investigation, analysis, and problem-solving abilities, ensuring the efficiency of systems, controls, and practices related to health and safety.
- In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and risk frameworks, including risk management processes and the implementation of effective safety controls.
- Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing conditions while achieving positive health and safety outcomes.
For further information please view the Position Description.
Benefits That CountQueensland Rail offers a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best, including:
- Hybrid working options to balance work and personal life
- Free rail travel to and from work on the SEQ network, and discounted rail travel for off-duty travel on the SEQ and long-distance networks
- Access to over 10,000 tutorials and courses through LinkedIn Learning
- Membership to QRI Lifestyle with exclusive discounts and services
- Employee wellbeing services and discounted health and fitness programs
- Potential reimbursement for professional membership fees
- Clear career pathways, innovative projects and opportunities for growth
And more. Click here to see the full range of benefits available to Queensland Rail employees.
Supporting a Diverse WorkforceQueensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses. Our teams are People who Count. We encourage diversity in our teams, including gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religions, neurodiversity, education levels and many more aspects. Please advise if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.
Your journey matters. Make it with us.
There's never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. If you're ready to make a real impact and help shape our future, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter by 11:59 PM (AEST) Sunday 14th September 2025.
To learn more about this opportunity please contact with your specific enquiry.
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