Senior Safety & Wellbeing Adviser

About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Full-Time
• People and Culture Directorate
• CQUniversity Rockhampton (Relocation support available)
• Higher Education Worker Level 7
• Total Remuneration $121,744 to $131,995 pa (including salary of $102,876 to $111,538 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

CQUniversity is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Safety and Wellbeing Adviser to drive a university-wide commitment to health, safety, and wellbeing. In this influential role, you will serve as a trusted expert and collaborator, delivering high-quality advice and practical solutions across a broad range of safety matters. From supporting individual risk assessments to leading large-scale improvements in our Safety Management System, you’ll work closely with staff at all levels to build capability, reduce risk, and embed a strong safety culture in everything we do.

With campuses across regional and metropolitan Queensland, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact in a complex, multi-site environment—ensuring our university community feels supported, informed, and empowered to prioritise safety and wellbeing every day.

Apply now and help shape the safety culture at CQUniversity!

Be Rewarded

• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• 6 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas and New Year closure)
• 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave
• 7.25 hours engaged service leave
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary industry practice and the ability to interpret and provide advice on the current legislation and associated policies/processes.
• A relevant degree with at least four years subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise in an administrative field; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Extensive expertise in risk management frameworks and their practical implementation in high-risk environments.

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Friday, 22 August 2025 

  
Job Requisition ID: 6394

Contact Details: 

Dana O'Brien

(07) 4923 2257

d.e.obrien@cqu.edu.au

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.

Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold the full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this appointment.

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