• Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9-day fortnight)
• Sound knowledge of applicable regulatory and WHS legislation
• Bachelor qualifications in Work Health and Safety, Risk, Compliance, or a related discipline
• LGO8 ($119,326 - $134,802 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 plays a key role in identifying the direct and indirect causes for WHS incidents, providing recommendations to prevent further WHS incidents and working collaboratively across Council to champion our purpose of Growing Townsville and to deliver the Corporate Plan in consultation with the Townsville Community.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced safety professional who has expertise in WHS investigations and WHS lead auditing. The role will lead WHS investigations and identify learnings that will be shared with teams to ensure continuous improvement. The role will support a high performing team in a collaborative environment.

Our ideal applicant will have a strong background across safety, or related investigative functions, with the capability to clearly distinguish Human and Organisational factors in your work. Your communication skills—both written and verbal—will be exceptional, supported by confident negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.

You will bring solid knowledge of WHS and relevant regulatory frameworks, along with hands on experience in hazard identification, auditing, investigations, data analysis and risk management. Your analytical strengths will enable you to interpret complex information, assess data quality and identify meaningful trends using business tools. As a visible safety leader, you actively promote a positive safety culture and ensure compliance through strong adherence to Health and Safety Management Systems. ICAM Lead Investigator qualifications (or similar methodologies) are essential.

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 which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.

If you wish to discuss this position further, please contact If you wish to discuss this position further, please contact kan••••••••••••@townsville.qld.gov.au

This position is being re-advertised, previous applicants need not apply.

For further information review the Position Description. 

Closing Date:  11.45pm, Monday 22 June 2026.

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 hr_•••••••••••@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 •••• •004 for a confidential discussion.