Project Officer (WHS)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Officer specialising in Workplace Health and Safety to join a highly respected emergency services organisation based in Brisbane. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health, safety, and wellbeing. You will be part of a dedicated team that is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace, supporting frontline services, and driving continuous improvement in safety management systems. The organisation values respect, integrity, trust, courage, and loyalty, and is passionate about building strong relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. With flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development, and the chance to contribute to vital community outcomes, this position is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to support others. * Play a pivotal role in shaping health, safety, and wellbeing programs that protect thousands of personnel across Queensland’s emergency services sector. * Enjoy flexible working opportunities and access to training programmes designed to help you grow your skills while making a real difference. * Join an organisation renowned for its supportive leadership culture, commitment to inclusivity, and dedication to positive community impact.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Project Officer Workplace Health and Safety based in Brisbane, you will play an integral role in managing end-to-end health, safety, and wellbeing programmes that support both paid employees and volunteers. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve coordinating complex projects designed to improve workplace safety standards across the organisation. You will work closely with senior managers as well as regional advisors to implement initiatives that address key risks while ensuring compliance with policies. By conducting research and engaging with stakeholders at all levels—including community representatives—you will help shape strategies that foster safer workplaces. Your ability to prepare detailed documentation, facilitate working groups, represent the department externally, and nurture professional relationships will be essential for achieving successful outcomes. This role requires you to be proactive in identifying areas for improvement while maintaining a collaborative approach that supports organisational values.

• Coordinate and manage a diverse range of health, safety, and wellbeing projects aimed at enhancing the Work Health and Safety Management System (WHSMS) throughout the organisation.
• Support the implementation of multiple initiatives by ensuring project outcomes align with stakeholder objectives and departmental governance.
• Conduct thorough research and analysis to identify opportunities for improvement in health, safety, and wellbeing strategies as well as service delivery.
• Provide high-level advice on health, safety, and wellbeing matters to senior leaders and key stakeholders to facilitate effective decision-making.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with internal teams, volunteers, external partners, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery within set timeframes and budgets.
• Assist in preparing submissions, briefs, reports, and correspondence related to project activities while keeping all parties informed of progress.
• Represent the organisation at relevant forums and facilitate working groups to achieve key deliverables within agreed timelines.
• Foster teamwork by encouraging staff commitment to shared goals and actively participating in performance development programmes.
• Contribute to the development of project documentation including literature reviews, environmental scans, and evaluation reports.
• Engage collaboratively with regional advisors and managers to ensure fit-for-purpose solutions that meet legislative obligations.

What you bring:

To excel as a Senior Project Officer Workplace Health and Safety in Brisbane you will bring proven experience managing complex projects within large organisations—ideally those involving emergency services or public sector operations. Your background should include formal qualifications in workplace health and safety along with practical knowledge of incident investigation processes. You will have demonstrated success collaborating with diverse teams including paid staff members as well as volunteers from various backgrounds. Your interpersonal skills will enable you to build trust-based relationships while communicating clearly through written reports or presentations. Experience advising senior leaders on strategic issues related to health or wellbeing is essential; so too is your ability to interpret data from research activities that guide programme improvements. A commitment to inclusivity—especially when engaging Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities—is highly valued. Your understanding of relevant legislation ensures all initiatives comply with regulatory requirements while supporting broader organisational goals.

• Certificate IV or higher qualification in Workplace Health and Safety is highly desirable for this position as it demonstrates your technical expertise.
• Experience or qualifications in workplace investigation are considered advantageous for handling sensitive incidents effectively.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring adherence to governance frameworks.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills enabling you to build enduring relationships with colleagues, volunteers, external partners, and senior leaders.
• Strong written communication skills for preparing comprehensive reports, briefs, submissions, and correspondence related to project activities.
• Demonstrated experience providing authoritative advice on health, safety, or wellbeing matters within large organisations or government departments.
• Ability to conduct research including literature reviews or environmental scans that inform evidence-based decision-making processes.
• Capacity for stakeholder engagement through facilitating forums or working groups focused on achieving shared objectives.
• Commitment to fostering healthy workplaces by promoting inclusivity and supporting staff development initiatives.
• Understanding of legislative obligations relating to workplace health and safety within public sector environments.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a genuine difference supporting frontline services while advancing your career in workplace health and safety then this is your moment—apply now!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please click "Apply" or contact Ryan McCarthy on 07 3032 2253 or ryan.mccarthy@robertwalters.com.au for a confidential discussion.