Work Health & Safety Advisor at MATER MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE LIMITED

, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

93103.0

Posted On

20 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Work health and safety, Incident management, Injury management, Risk assessment, Auditing, Inspections, Incident investigation, WHS legislation, Stakeholder engagement, Communication, MS Office, Coaching, Reporting, Continuous improvement

Industry

Research Services

Description

Mater is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to join our Human Resources team in Townsville. This is a pivotal role supporting the health and safety of our people across Mater. If you’re passionate about workplace safety, continuous improvement and supporting leaders to create safe, thriving environments, we’d love to hear from you. Starting Salary: $93,103 per annum plus superannuation [https://www.ato.gov.au/tax-rates-and-codes/key-superannuation-rates-and-thresholds/super-guarantee] and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 [https://account.smartsalary.com.au/benefits-available?ercode=MML] + access to many staff benefits! [https://www.mater.org.au/group/careers/working-with-mater] What you’ll be doing In this role, you’ll provide expert safety advice, support incident and injury management, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of Mater’s health and safety systems. You’ll work closely with leaders, Health & Safety Representatives, and the broader WHS team to ensure compliance, reduce risk and maintain safe and healthy workplaces for all. * Provide day‑to‑day WHS support, coaching and guidance to managers and employees * Support the facilitation of risk assessments, audits, inspections and incident investigations * Develop WHS procedures, documents and reports * Contribute to safety initiatives, wellbeing programs and continuous improvement * Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders About you * Minimum Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety * 2+ years’ experience in a similar WHS role * Healthcare experience highly desirable * Knowledge of WHS legislation, investigations and risk management * Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills * Advanced MS Office skills and experience with incident/injury management systems Why join us? Mater [https://www.mater.org.au/] is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare [https://www.mater.org.au/health/hospitals/mater-private-hospital-rockhampton], education [https://www.matereducation.qld.edu.au/], fundraising & philanthropy [https://www.materfoundation.org.au/] and research [https://www.materresearch.org.au/] — and it’s our people who make the difference. We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence. * Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits * Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education * Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams * Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance * Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!) * Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program * Convenient, discounted on-site parking * Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots * Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team. Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater [https://www.mater.org.au/about-us/careers]. #GETBETTERWITHMATER Applications close Sunday 3rd May 2026 – please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks). Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage [https://www.mater.org.au/about-us/who-we-are/reconciliation]. Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

Provide expert safety advice and support incident and injury management to ensure compliance across the organization. Collaborate with leaders and the WHS team to facilitate risk assessments, audits, and the development of safety procedures.