Workforce Strategist and Safety Leader

1 week ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Local Government Association Of Queensland Full time

The Local Government Association Of Queensland (LGAQ) seeks a highly skilled Workforce Strategist and Safety Leader to join our team.

About the Role

This is a full-time position based in Newstead, Queensland, with some travel required. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and implementing industry-wide initiatives to support local councils in achieving their workforce goals.

As a Workforce Strategist and Safety Leader, you will be responsible for:

  • Developing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders to identify needs and understand workforce, safety, and wellbeing priorities for councils;
  • Establishing and coordinating a safety and wellbeing community of practice and networks within Queensland local government;
  • Drafting parliamentary committee submissions to support workforce, safety, and wellbeing initiatives across local government;
  • Developing and implementing targeted initiatives to improve safety performance and promote a safety culture within councils;

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in law, safety, human resources, or other complementary disciplines;
  • High-level communication skills, including written and verbal skills, as well as proven experience in researching, consulting on, and drafting reports and submissions;
  • A confident facilitation style to deliver workshops, educational sessions, and present to a wide range of stakeholders;
  • Proven ability to develop, implement, and evaluate effective evidence-based workforce, safety, and project strategies;

We offer a competitive salary package, including an estimated $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a dynamic team and make a real impact on the lives of Queenslanders.



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