Business Partner WHS & Wellbeing

The Position

We currently seek a Work Health, Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner to join our team, to contribute to the development and continuous improvement of a proactive safety culture across Council. You will champion all things safety and wellbeing for all team members and coach, support and develop leaders and team members to ensure we continue to improve culture that will make a difference to how work is done.

About You

 As a member of the People & Safety team, you’ll translate our corporate WHS Strategy into practical initiatives that keep every site, leader and team member safe. You’ll analyse trends, design systemic improvements and act as the catalyst for a proactive, learning‑focused safety culture.

In this hands‑on business‑partnering role you will:

·       WHS improvement projects – identify risks, develop action plans and track their impact across the business.

·       Provide data‑driven insights – deliver regular trend analyses, audits, observations and inspections, presenting clear recommendations to leaders at every level.

·       Evaluate and enhance risk controls – work side‑by‑side with leaders and team members to test current controls and design stronger, future‑proof measures.

·       Coach and build capability – train, mentor and upskill teams on our Safety Management System, ensuring it stays user‑friendly and continuously improves.

·       Investigate incidents – conduct thorough, root‑cause analyses to uncover systemic issues and prevent recurrence.

Employment Benefits

• Monthly RDO
• 5 weeks annual leave (plus 17.5% loading)
• 15 days personal leave
• CCRC Uniforms provided
• Access to discounted health insurance
• Salary packaging opportunities for vehicles, rent, mortgages, electricity and gas
• Fitness Passport Wellness Program for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Apply Now

All applications must be submitted via the Cassowary Coast Regional Council website by 7.30pm Monday 23 June 2025.

On our website, review further position information and submit your application via the Apply button for this role, ensuring you include:

• Cover Letter and the reason you are the ‘best fit’ for this role
• Current Resume showcasing relevant skills, experience and qualifications
• Current Licences/Qualifications, relevant to this role
• Successful applicants will be required to complete a drug and alcohol screen and a full medical to ensure their fitness to perform the requirements of this position.

Any Questions

If you have questions after reading the information on our website, or you are having difficulty viewing the position online, please contact us: 

People &Safety, P: (07) 4030 2216 or E: recruitment@ccrc.qld.gov.au

Cassowary Coast Regional Council is strengthened by diversity and we celebrate our inclusive workplace culture that brings great value to our organisation and community as a whole. We promote and apply equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.