Health and Wellbeing Specialist

There’s No Us Without U. Care with Us, for Today and Tomorrow
- There's no life without water, and at Urban Utilities, we live and breathe that knowledge every single day. It's why our people are so passionate about what they do and how they do it. And it's why we need people like YOU. Come shape our future with us and make a real and lasting impact across our teams.

The Opportunity:

- A rare opportunity has opened up in our Health & Wellbeing team, and we’re looking for someone who wants to make a real difference in the lives of our people and communities. As a Health & Wellbeing Specialist, you’ll join Urban Utilities’ Risk & Resilience Group, driving impactful initiatives that align with our purpose to enrich quality of life and Urban Utilities’ vision to enhance the liveability of our communities. You’ll work at the heart of our health, safety, and wellbeing strategy, empowering our teams to thrive.

The Role:
Reporting to the Health & Wellbeing Manager, you’ll provide expert technical advice and support to internal stakeholders, fostering a workplace where people feel safe and supported with leading practice health and wellbeing principles and concepts.

What You’ll Be Doing:
- Supporting the implementation and delivery of the health and wellbeing strategy, systems, support services and proactive programs that improve workplace health (physical and psychological) and reduce health & wellbeing risks.- Case managing a diverse range of both work related and non-work related injuries and illnesses, including Workers’ Compensation. This will require proactive and regular engagement with injured/ill employees, their line leaders and treatment team.- Contributing to and championing programs of work and initiatives to enhance work design and workplace ergonomics, reduce musculoskeletal risks, mitigate psychosocial hazards, and collaborate with key service providers and stakeholders for optimal health outcomes.- Coaching and guiding internal stakeholders, embedding health management risk reduction, and supporting the mitigation of risk exposures relating to work design and practices.- Supporting the health and wellbeing governance and reporting requirements to inform senior management and engagement with stakeholders, ensuring that our programs meet high standards and deliver measurable results.

About You:
- A health science or occupational health related degree (Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology etc) equips you with the foundation to work in this space.- You bring technical expertise in health and wellbeing, with practical knowledge of relevant legislation, including Queensland’s Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act.- You’ve honed your skills with demonstrated experience in occupational health and preferably high-risk industries, navigating complex challenges and cases with confidence and care.

This is your chance to be part of a team that’s not just about policies and programs—it’s about making a meaningful impact every day

Why Urban Utilities?
- At Urban Utilities, the work we do is about so much more than the bottom line. We're a leading provider of world-class drinking water and wastewater services to the vibrant communities of Brisbane, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Somerset, and Scenic Rim. As we continue to grow, we're committed to planning ahead and shaping a sustainable future around water for generations to come.

At the core of our work lies genuine care: for our team, our customers, communities, and the environment. From the flush of a toilet to major infrastructure projects and residential developments, we're dedicated to being there every step of the way.

Our HQ is in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, but you'll find us all over SEQ - working in cool places like the SAS Laboratory in Darra, field-based depots in Eagle Farm, Acacia Ridge, Bundamba, and wastewater treatment plants dotted across the region.

We know the chance to thrive, and progress comes hand in hand with the support to balance work with life. So, you’ll access an increasingly diverse range of benefits and initiatives that’ll help you bring the best you. Speaking of which, here’s just a sample of the benefits we offer our team:
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days, and an additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family- Flexibility at UU depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you- Generous Salary Packaging options, including novated leases- Corporate discounts across Health insurance, technology and more- Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at- WORK180
- Visit our website to learn more about us atHow to apply
- Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role. For fur