Job Description

Personnel Area: Public Transport Services

Branch: Strategy and Network Services

Salary Range: Band 5 $98,778 - $111,969 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Duration: 2 years

Location: Brisbane Square

Our Business

Public Transport Services (PTS) is a group that brings together several branches which play a vital role delivering safe and reliable public transport for the people of Brisbane. Whether by bus, Metro, CityCat, ferry, e-bike or e-scooter; our group manages, supports, and provides safe and convenient transport choices for the residents and visitors of Brisbane.

Our Branch

The Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) Branch creates value by protecting people, supporting operational performance and enabling organisational resilience through effective risk management, safety leadership, fitness for work programs and environmental stewardship.

The Role

The Workplace Health and Safety Advisor delivers services to assist line management to minimise incidences and the severity of work-related injury and illness or dangerous events. This role helps implement PTS’s Safety and Environment Management systems, provides advice, strategy development, and guidance on Workplace Health and Safety and environmental matters.

This is an exciting role where you can provide your knowledge and experience in workplace health and safety in a challenging and complex environment. This is an excellent opportunity to continue to grow and develop your skills within an exciting group delivering vital services to the people of Brisbane.

In this role you will:

• provide advice and information on speciality HSE matters
• design, conduct and evaluate targeted training, induction, hazard awareness and job specific risk management programs
• monitor and audit Public Transport Services’ Safety and Environmental Management Systems, practices and procedures
• provide analysis and interpretation of WH&S and environmental performance
• support investigations and reporting on accidents
• contribute to the continuous improvement of Public Transport Services’ Safety and Environment Management Systems.

To be successful you will have:

• knowledge of WHS and environmental legislation and standards
• demonstrated ability providing WHS and environmental services
• demonstrated ability in preparing and undertaking physical and system audits, investigating incidents, and dangerous events
• sound verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary.

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role may require a Criminal History Check, or you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information: Please call John on 07 31783859 or email john.hefez@brisbane.qld.gov.au

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: 3rd September 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — including paid or unpaid employment, operating their own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflicts of interest or other risks (such as fatigue) in a way that puts the public interest first. Maintaining employment outside Council does not preclude you from being considered for roles within Council.