Principal Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner

Principal Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner

People Safety & Wellbeing

Permanent Full Time

Hervey Bay

Stream A Level 7 - $109832 plus superannuation

• $6000 relocation allowance for suitable candidates
• vehicle for business use
• 9-day fortnight

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What we are looking for:

Join our team as Principal Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner leading a team of safety professionals in supporting a high performing and safety driven organisation. Youll work closely with the WHS Program Lead in developing strategic and operational safety management plans policies and procedures and will partner with business units in implementation. Working with teams across the Fraser Coast region this is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about developing and mentoring a team with the goal of operational excellence.

What your day will look like:

• Developing and implement contemporary safety strategies and initiatives
• Providing strategic advice to manager and safety representatives
• Leading and guiding a team of business partners providing direction and support where necessary
• Overseeing assurance and compliance field activities including audits inspections and observations
• Leading internal audits and assisting inspectors

Please click here to view a full position description.

What youll need for success:

• Tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety with significant experience in a similar role
• Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation and standards
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of business partners
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with people of varying levels
• A high level of organisational time management and problem solving skills

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture recognising your individual skills knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022 as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.

What we Offer:

• Values based culture
• Employee discount shopping program
• Professional development
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid emergency services leave
• Uniform subsidy
• Years of service rewards

Apply now:

Applications close 11pm on Monday 26th January 2026 -subject to change pending qualified applications received.

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Olu Lasaki WHS Program Lead on

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.