10833 Safety Project Manager
Job No:
CHR10468
Location:
Emerald
Work Type: Full Time Fixed Term (until June 2027, with the possibility of extension)
Location: Emerald
Department: Corporate Services
Award & Level: Stream A, Level 7 – 8 $130,538.06 - $157,047.48 per annum inclusive of superannuation & locality allowance (5% increase from July 2026)
Are you driven to lead meaningful change and deliver quality safety‑focused outcomes that support our people?
Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking a motivated Project Specialist who thrives on collaboration and is passionate about building a strong, positive safety culture. In this role, you’ll lead and deliver key components of our Safety‑First Project, working closely with leaders and staff across council. As we embark on the Safety‑First initiative, you’ll play a central role in a dedicated focus group, helping to define best‑practice standards and strengthen our safety management systems. Your ideas, your influence, and your commitment will help drive meaningful change.
If you are passionate about safety and are looking to collaborate and contribute to change management where you will make a difference, we want to hear from you!
In this role, you will support the organisation by:
- Provide project management expertise and leverage other subject matter experts to drive the Safety-First outcomes for each of the identified initiatives.
- Develop a thorough understanding of council’s safety management systems to ensure project initiatives are targeted appropriately.
- Prepare project implementation plans and ensure project are completed on time, within budget and to the desired quality standard.
- Coordinate project management activities ensuring effective planning, approvals, research, analysis, procurement, communication strategies and employee engagement activities are clearly defined.
- Undertake stakeholder engagement activities for the project, ensuring projects are viable, alternative viewpoints are considered, and feedback or challenges are incorporated.
- Foster and maintain positive, working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare reports on projects and initiatives ensuring accurate measurement of deliverables are captured.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
- Significant knowledge and experience of Council’s policy, procedures and programs
- Qualifications in project management or related discipline
- Experience and understanding of Queensland’s Work Health & Safety Legislation and Codes of Practices
- Well-developed project management and implementation experience.
- Demonstrated ability to build and develop effective external stakeholder relationships.
- Excellent written and oral communication and highly developed presentation skills.
- Capable of overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Previous experience in preparing submissions for grants and funding opportunities.
- Qld C Class Drivers Licence
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
Benefits Include:
- A generous superannuation scheme
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Fortnightly RDO’s
- Annual uniform allocation
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
To apply for this position:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
- A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position and addressing the key selection criteria
- Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position
Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.
Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
- Right to Work in Australia
- Criminal History Check
- Reference and qualification checks
For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: 8am, Monday 11th May 2026
