WHS Project Officer

• Fixed Term Full Time (3 Years)
• Monday to Friday, 72.5 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
• $101,528-$105,760 per annum (LGIA Stream A Level 5) + Superannuation
• Location – Rockhampton

Your new role

Are you passionate about managing strategic projects, delivering compliance and implementing safe work practices? We're looking for a proactive and dynamic individual to join our Safety, Training & Wellbeing Unit as a WHS Project Officer. This role focuses primarily on developing systematic processes and procedures to achieve safe systems of work in accordance with the Heavy Vehicle National Law and Chain of Responsibility obligations.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape the project direction, analyse operational data, develop organisational procedures and collaborate with stakeholders across Council to successfully implement strategic and systematic improvements for Council’s heavy vehicle fleet whilst driving a positive safety culture.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

• A people focussed individual with comprehensive knowledge of work health and safety or other relevant legislation and experience in analysing and identifying gaps within complex business operations.
• A motivated project leader to plan, develop and execute projects, ensuring project deliverables and milestones are accomplished.
• An outstanding communicator with demonstrated success in building effective relationships at all levels of an organisation and external stakeholders.
• Ability to research, interpret and analyse information to drive positive corporate change in a unique and complex operational environment.

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

• Supportive Work/Life Balance
• A large employer with a strong values driven culture
• A generous superannuation scheme – Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Corporate membership discounts
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport and active social clubs

What you need to do next

To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:

Application Criteria

• Experience in developing project plans and strategies and providing high-quality written reports with detailed analysis to management and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in leading, implementing and monitoring corporate level projects including the provision of recommendations or strategies for projects that have not met project milestones or expected outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in analysing legislation, implementing safe systems of work and providing specialist advice and assistance relating to specified project outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adept at establishing productive relationships and collaborating effectively with stakeholders to achieve required outcomes.

Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.

Applications Close: Monday 8 September 2025 at Midnight (AEST)