Health and Safety Advisor

About the work unit / facility

Health Safety and Wellbeing / People Strategy and Governance / Townsville

About your new employer

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

Salary range: $105,568 to $114,861 p.a. (AO5)

4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading

12.75% employer contribution to superannuation

Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity

The Health and Safety Advisor provides technical work health and safety advice, services and support to line managers and staff across the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS).

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

Whilst not mandatory, possession of a tertiary or post graduate qualification in workplace health and safety, and/or risk management would be highly regarded.

Possession of a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment would be desirable.

Highly regarded: Extensive knowledge of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and other associated Acts, Regulations, Standards and policies, and experience in implementing and maintaining systems and procedures to achieve and maintain legislative compliance in large complex organisations.

Highly regarded: High level work health and safety technical knowledge, skills and expertise in the management and coordination of workplace health and safety services and the ability to provide expert advice to a wide range of stakeholders in order to achieve positive performance outcomes.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:

Catherine Duffy on

Apply ONLINE:

Applications close: Friday, 12 September 2025

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the 'Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.