Health & Wellbeing Advisor (12-month fixed term)

Work. Sunwater is seeking a dynamic and experienced Health and Wellbeing professional to step into the role of Health and Wellbeing Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term opportunity (maternity leave cover).

If you're passionate about championing health, safety, and holistic wellbeing — and thrive on creating supportive work environments — this is your chance to bring your expertise to a team that values care, collaboration, and innovation. Join us and help shape a healthier future for our people.

In this pivotal role, you'll assist in enhancing Sunwater's health and wellbeing culture by driving continuous improvement across organisational practices. Your focus will be twofold: providing compassionate, expert support to employees navigating injury and return-to-work pathways, while proactively reducing risk through strategic, targeted health and wellbeing initiatives. In addition, you will:

• Work closely with senior managers and business stakeholders; providing advice, management support and clear direction to facilitate achievement of specific workers' compensation and post-injury management strategies
• Manage service provider contracts and delivery support / responses associated with outsourced health and injury management services
• Manager workers' compensation reporting and governance processes, including the analysis of incident and injury data
• Manage a system of health assessments and pre work risk and capability assessments, in a cost effective and robust manner.

We're on the lookout for a passionate Health and Safety professional with 5+ years' experience, a relevant degree (OHS, allied health, nursing), and accreditation in rehab and return-to-work. Your expertise in mental health case management and deep understanding of OHS legislation, WorkCover, and Workers' Compensation will be key to driving impactful change. In addition, you will have the following skills:-

• Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional ability to listen, negotiate, and influence with empathy and clarity, fostering positive outcomes for both employees and the organisation.
• Collaborative – Skilled at building strong, effective partnerships with medical professionals, allied health teams, and contractors to drive positive occupational health outcomes through shared expertise and teamwork.
• Organised – Proven ability to design, deliver, and assess health and wellbeing initiatives with precision and purpose, ensuring programs are impactful and aligned with organisational goals.

This is a 12-month fixed term opportunity (for an immediate start), based at our Fortitude Valley office. At Sunwater, we have a genuine emphasis on work/life balance and to ensure you are well-rewarded for your dedication and hard work, this role offers an attractive salary, plus 12.75% superannuation and 17% leave loading.

Water - Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a tea that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life's most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.

Life - At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources, and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

• My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
• My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
• My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
• My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future.  We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world.  We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical, cultural, and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today, and our role to listen and learn.

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