Manager Safety, Development and Training

Manager Safety, Development & Training - Bundaberg Regional Council - Located in Bundaberg

Bundaberg Region

Located along Queensland’s stunning coastline, the Bundaberg Region offers an enviable lifestyle where career progression meets relaxed coastal living. Famous for its pristine beaches, fertile agricultural land, and iconic attractions such as Mon Repos turtle rookery and the Southern Great Barrier Reef, Bundaberg provides a welcoming, family-friendly environment with excellent schools, healthcare facilities, and a strong community spirit. With affordable housing, short commute times, and easy access to Brisbane, the region offers an outstanding quality of life for professionals seeking both impact and balance.

Role Overview

The Manager Safety, Development and Training plays a critical leadership role in providing strategic and operational oversight of Work Health and Safety (WHS), organisational development, learning and training functions. This role leads a diverse and high-performing team, partners closely with leaders across Council, and drives initiatives that strengthen organisational capability, culture, wellbeing, and safety excellence. This is a genuine opportunity to influence Council-wide outcomes and leave a lasting legacy across a large and diverse workforce.

Job Offering

• Base salary range: $139,000 – $150,000 (dependent on experience)
• 12% superannuation
• Vehicle allowance: $17,600 per annum
• 72.5 hours per fortnight with one RDO per fortnight
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Salary packaging options, including novated vehicle leases
• Flexible work arrangements available by agreement
• Relocation assistance available
• Opportunity to lead a highly supportive Council that genuinely wants you to make your mark
• Be part of a values-driven organisation focused on safety, capability, and community outcomes

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and day-to-day leadership for Council’s safety, learning, and organisational development functions, ensuring initiatives are practical, future-focused, and aligned with Council’s broader objectives.
• Lead and empower a multidisciplinary team, creating an environment where collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement are actively encouraged.
• Partner with senior leaders and operational teams to strengthen workforce capability, leadership effectiveness, and organisational culture across the organisation.
• Design and deliver contemporary programs that support leadership development, workforce planning, succession management, employee wellbeing, and organisational performance.
• Establish and maintain a strong, proactive approach to Work Health and Safety, embedding safe systems of work and promoting shared responsibility for safety and wellbeing.
• Oversee the management of workplace incidents, investigations, rehabilitation, and return-to-work processes, ensuring outcomes support both people and organisational learning.
• Ensure Council maintains compliance with all relevant WHS legislation, standards, and regulatory requirements, including psychological health and safety obligations.
• Guide the effective use and ongoing improvement of Council’s Safety Management System and Learning Management System to support operational and training needs.
• Lead the planning and delivery of mandatory, compliance-based, and professional development training programs across Council.
• Analyse workforce, safety, and engagement data to provide meaningful insights that inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to budget planning and financial oversight to ensure resources are managed responsibly and deliver value to the organisation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or significant senior-level experience in safety, organisational development, learning, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience leading WHS, training, and organisational development functions within a complex organisation.
• Local government experience in a similar role is a must but this can be combined with private sector experience.
• Strong working knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management, and contemporary safety practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing, multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders to deliver organisation-wide initiatives.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong judgement and professionalism when managing sensitive and confidential matters.
• A practical, solutions-focused leadership style and the ability to operate across strategic and operational environments.
• Must be a people person who enjoys mentoring and advising the team and enjoying seeing the team grow and develop.

Learn More About Bundaberg Regional Council

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Closing Date

Tuesday 6th January - If you need more time please let me know?

Applications for this position will be assessed as they are submitted.

How To Apply:

If you are interested in being considered for this integral position with Bundaberg Regional Council please click the apply button or contact Brock O'Brien at Precruitment on 0468 566 523 to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

About Us

With offices in Cairns, Townsville and Brisbane, Precruitment is regional Queensland's leading recruitment consultancy, specialising in permanent and temporary roles. We proudly partner with Local Government and regional employers to connect professionals with roles that combine lifestyle and career development.