Manager Health, Safety

3 weeks ago

Toowoomba Regional, Australia Toowoomba Regional Council Full time

5285 | Health, Safety & Wellbeing | Toowoomba CBD, Toowoomba (outer suburbs)

Toowoomba Regional Council is embarking on the next chapter of its people and culture journey, one that places the wellbeing, safety and success of its people at the heart of everything it does. This newly created position of Manager, Health, Safety and Wellbeing reflects Council’s commitment to building a thriving, safe and supportive workplace where everyone can contribute their best.

Reporting to the General Manager Corporate Services, the Manager will lead a dedicated team responsible for developing and implementing Council-wide health, safety and wellbeing strategies, programs, and systems. With oversight of workplace health and safety, rehabilitation, and wellness functions, you will ensure that Council’s practices not only meet legislative obligations but actively promote a culture of care, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Working closely with leaders across Council and the CorporateSafety Committee, you will:

- Provide strategic leadership and guidance on all aspects of workplace health, safety, and wellbeing

- Build the capability of leaders and employees through education, coaching and practical initiatives

- Oversee the implementation of Council’s Health and Safety Roadmap and drive proactive safety performance

- Identify and deliver programs that enhance physical and psychological wellbeing, engagement, and inclusion

- Ensure contemporary systems, reporting frameworks and performance metrics are in place and effectively managed

- Lead a team of health, safety, and wellbeing professionals to deliver responsive, high quality advice and services

As a visible and trusted leadership, you will create a culture where wellbeing and safety are shared responsibilities. Your ability to lead through influence, communicate with clarity and engage others in meaningful change will be key to your success.
To be successful, you will bring tertiary qualifications in health and safety, human resources or a related field, and a strong track record of leading teams and delivering strategic workplace health and safety initiatives. Experience within local government, infrastructure or complex multi-site environments will be highly regarded.

This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact in a progressive regional council that genuinely values its people. Toowoomba offers the best of both worlds, a thriving regional city with outstanding schools, cultural life, and open space, only 90 minutes from Brisbane.

Enquiries

Confidential enquiries can be made to Natasha Olsson-Seeto or Jevon Seah from OnTalent on (07) 3305 5800.

How to Apply

Recruitment of this position is being facilitated by OnTalent on behalf of Toowoomba Regional Council. For more information and to apply with your resume and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for this fantastic opportunity, visit www.ontalent.com.au/trc. Applications close Sunday, 2 November at 11.59pm.

Applications submitteddirectly to Toowoomba Regional Council may not be considered.

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