Job Description

Work. Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces and making a real difference through trusted Health and Safety advice? We’re looking for an experienced Health and Safety Business Partner to join our South Region team, with the flexibility to be based in either Pittsworth, Chinchilla or Goondiwindi

Reporting to the Health and Safety Operations Manager, you’ll partner with leaders and teams across the region to proactively manage health and safety risks and drive positive safety outcomes. You’ll provide expert advice, support training and assessment activities, and help ensure our systems and procedures are practical, fit for purpose and embedded across the business.

This is an opportunity to bring fresh thinking to how we approach health, safety and training. You’ll champion contemporary practices, influence positive change, lead by example and confidently take ownership of complex and challenging health and safety matters.

At Sunwater, you’ll join a purpose‑driven organisation that values your contribution, encourages your initiative and supports your growth - because here, you’re not just stepping into a job, you’re becoming part of something bigger.

Key responsibilities include:

• Establish and maintain robust processes for monitoring health and safety performance, including the measurement of lag and lead indicators, implementation of assurance programs and provision of timely reports to stakeholders.
• Develop and implement contemporary HSE management strategies, objectives and targets in partnership with Line Management with the aim of creating a culture where there is individual and team commitment to and demonstration of safe work practices.
• Assume a lead role in educating, training and coaching local and regional teams in relation to health and safety risks and management strategies.
• Oversee the Injury Management (including Psychosocial injury Management) function for local and regional business units including the development of return-to-work plans.

You will bring:

We are seeking an experienced Health and Safety Business Partner who is passionate about influencing positive safety outcomes and building a strong safety culture. With a degree in OHS or a related discipline, or equivalent experience, you will bring exceptional communication, consultation and collaboration skills, along with demonstrated capability in leadership, change management, mentoring and training delivery.

Proactive, self-directed and commercially minded, you will combine strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across the business. Your expertise will help shape and embed practical, effective health and safety strategies that reduce risk and support safe, sustainable outcomes across the organisation.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity, available for an immediate start, based in our South Region, at either Pittsworth, Chinchilla or Goondiwindi. This role offers an attractive base salary starting from $149,706, plus 12.75% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading.

Please note – due to the nature of this role, regular regional travel will be required.

Keen to learn more? Please contact tina.burrell@sunwater.com.au for a confidential discussion.

Water. Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life’s most essential resource to over 4,500 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and deliver water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities - starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.

Life. At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

• My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
• My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
• My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave (full‑time permanent employees only)
• My growth: Access career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early‑career pathways (full‑time permanent employees only)

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future. We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings.

As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier‑free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre‑employment medical evaluation.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world.

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