Safety Officer

Department of Health - Queensland

Townsville, Northern QLD

Occupational Health and Safety (Human Resources and Recruitment)

Government - State (Government and Defence)

Full time

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Summary

Exciting opportunities available now with the

Townsville Hospital and Health Service

About your employer

Safe and High-Quality Work Environments

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a diverse and dynamic environment where safe systems of work and high?quality care are central. Safety Officers work across complex healthcare settings, supporting proactive safety practices and contributing to improvements that protect staff wellbeing.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression through structured pathways, secondments and access to education and training. Whether developing specialist WHS capability, expanding digital skills or moving into leadership, employees benefit from mentorship and strong partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

Our community?focused culture fosters collaboration, inclusion and professional support. Staff enjoy the benefits of a regional setting with short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close?knit professional network, while still working within a modern healthcare service

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

The Townsville HHS region offers affordable living, diverse communities and stunning natural surroundings, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and a relaxed lifestyle. We prioritise employee wellbeing through flexible work options, strong job security and a family?friendly environment.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

Salary range: 93,556 to 103,074 p.a. (AO4)

4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading

12.75% employer contribution to superannuation

Plus great salary packaging options to increase take-home pay

Flexible working arrangements may be available

About your opportunity

In this role, you'll play a key part in strengthening a proactive, prevention?focused safety culture across the organisation. As a Safety Officer, you'll work closely with leaders and staff to implement systems that reduce work?related injury and illness, while supporting teams to identify and manage WHS risks with confidence. You'll be a valued source of guidance on legislation, best?practice standards, and practical solutions that help people work safely every day. For someone who enjoys partnering with others and driving meaningful improvement, this position offers a genuinely rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact.

Requirements

There are no mandatory qualification requirements for this role. However, applicants who hold a qualification in Work Health and Safety, or are currently working toward one, will be highly regarded.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Applications close: 16/04/2026.

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Enquiries: Jason Wilson on 0744331563