Health and Safety Advisor

Our vision is to be recognised as a leader in responsible port trade, where Queenslanders thrive for generations.

To meet our vision, our people are at the heart of our success managing safe, efficient and fair ports that connect North Queensland to the world. We do this by balancing the needs of iconic surroundings, our communities, and our stakeholders.

More than half of Queensland's international trade, by volume, passes through our ports at Weipa, Abbot Point, Mackay, and Hay Point, which makes us one of Queensland's largest Port Authorities. We take great care to provide safe, and competitive seaport services to efficiently facilitate imports and exports through our Queensland ports.

About the role

North Queensland Bulk Ports (NQBP) are seeking a dedicated and proactive Health and Safety Advisor to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Safety, this role is responsible for leading and influencing NQBP to drive the development and implementation of Health and Safety systems and initiatives to minimise risk of harm.

As a Health and Safety Advisor, you will play a key role in promoting a positive safety culture and providing subject matter expert advice. The Health and Safety Advisor will work with all organisational business units to ensure legislative compliance (Safety Management System) and drive an operational safety focus.

You will stand out with your ability to relate to a diverse group of people whilst leading by example and demonstrating the importance of maintaining a strong safety culture.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Health and Safety related Degree qualification (or studying towards, or ability to obtain), or appropriate equivalent skill standard gained through structured training, or demonstrated competency.
• Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment & Training (or ability to obtain).
• Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator certificate (desirable).
• Senior First Aid certificate.
• Demonstrated knowledge of H&S standards and legislation applicable to the industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level skills in the use of Microsoft office suite.
• 5+ years' experience in health and safety or operational roles.
• Knowledge of auditing processes.
• Ability to work unsupervised, to organise workload, meet deadlines and prioritise work as necessary.
• ICAM Investigation qualification and experience.
• The applicant will be required to hold a current Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) or the ability to obtain a MSIC within three months of commencing employment.

Benefits of working for NQBP

• Flexible ways of working - we're committed to developing working practices that support flexibility in terms of where, when and how we work: including the option to work a 9-day fortnight.
• Career - we know that your experience is unique, and your career should be too. Joining us we'll help you reach your potential based on your experience, interests, and expertise: Dedicated learning platform; Subsidised professional qualifications.
• Added Benefits - 4 weeks leave; 12.75% superannuation; cultural, study leave, 4 weeks leave, parental leave.
• Opportunity to participate in the Health & Wellness Program including access to Fitness Passport, on-location breakfast bar available and employee birthday vouchers.
• Enterprise Agreement – The position is classified as a Band 7, Administration, Management Professional employees' stream in our Enterprise Agreement 2022.

Joining NQBP

We are committed to inclusion and celebrating our diverse workforce, their individual talents and the innovation they bring to their work. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ community, women, mature age workers and people with different abilities.

Merit is paramount in our selection process, ensuring candidates are assessed against the specific needs of the role. Additionally, we recognise the importance of diversity in skills and actively consider a broad range of capabilities when making recruitment decisions.

We have a team of diverse professionals who are committed to our values of Care, Connection, Courage and Curiosity. Our people pursue a high standard of environmental management, both of our own activities and those of commercial partners.

Application Process

If you are interested joining NQBP, please submit an application with your current resume and a covering letter. This role will remain open for applications until 17 November 2025, at 4pm.

Please note, applications will be processed as they are received.