Work Health and Safety Business Partner Vehicle Operations

• Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight)
• TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Current Queensland HR class drivers' licence
• LGO6 ($93,992 - $100,333 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience

Why Choose Us

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.

Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.

We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.

We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.

Council's vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.

Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.

Our Purpose: Grow Townsville

Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment

About the Role

This position will plan, develop, deliver and review training and assessment across a diverse range of disciplines, ensuring compliance with Council procedures and all relevant regulatory and legislative requirements. Working closely with stakeholders the role will conduct post-training workplace-based Verification of Competency (VOC).

This position plays a key role in verification of competency through Training and Assessment.

About You

Are you passionate about safety, skilled in heavy vehicle operations, and ready to make a real impact? We're seeking a dedicated Work Health and Safety Business Partner (Vehicle Operations) to lead safety initiatives and training programs that keep our teams safe, skilled, and compliant.

You'll bring current units of competency and qualifications, along with hands-on experience operating a wide range of plant, equipment, and machinery.

You will need a Certificate III in Driving Operations or significant experience in heavy vehicle operations .

Your knowledge of the Heavy Vehicle National Law and Chain of Responsibility framework will be a valuable asset, as will your current Queensland HR class driver's licence.

How to Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.

If you wish to discuss this position further, please contact

For further information review the Position Description.

Closing Date:  11.45pm, Sunday 16 November 2025

What We Offer

• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program

* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact or phone for a confidential discussion.