Imbil or Toolara

Hiring Now. Safety and Risk Specialist – Imbil/Toolara

We’re one of the largest plantation growers in Australia and proud of our Queensland roots.

Here, you’ll find real people who get stuck in. People who are passionate about their work and what it means, and about the future that they can shape together.

Can you see yourself being part of an organisation that values its people, leads the industry in delivering sustainable timber, actively deploys cutting-edge technology, and strives to ensure that every day everyone returns home safe. We would love to talk to you!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Safety and Risk Specialist, a newly developed role which has a strong emphasis on working in partnership with our regional teams to achieve optimum health and safety outcomes. This role forms part of our People and Safety Business Group where you will be part of a high performing team in an organisation that is committed to a culture of inclusivity whilst also ensuring your wellbeing is looked after by offering work life balance.

Here’s what you need to thrive in this role:

• High level knowledge of health and safety legislation, codes, and practices in high risk work environments.
• Practical understanding of risk, incident, and contractor management with the ability to provide authoritative advice.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills to effectively manage rehabilitation, return to work and injury management programs.
• Demonstrated genuine and authentic leadership skills.
• Demonstrated practical interpersonal communication skills including negotiations, coaching, and engagement.

Desirable qualifications:

• A relevant vocational qualification with at least 3 years’ experience in all fields of health and safety including HSMS, incident, risk, emergency, third party and health and wellbeing management.
• Accreditations in workers compensation and rehabilitation
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment would be highly regarded
• Unrestricted “C” class drivers licence

Closing date Monday 27 January 2025

Prior to applying, applicants are encouraged to review the current position description.

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council Australia and are a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.  All members of our community with people from diverse experiences and backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with disabilities being strongly encouraged to apply.

At this time HQPlantations is not in a position to sponsor work visas. As a result the right to work in Australia is required.

Enquiries should be directed to the People & Safety Business Group by telephone 07 3882 8271 or email to hr@hqplantations.com.au.