Job detail for Safety Management Systems Officer

• Full Time | 36 hours | 9 day fortnight
• Salary: From $101,616 plus Superannuation
• Position Brief - Safety Management Systems Officer

About the role

The Safety Management System Officer is a role within the City’s Safety & Wellbeing (S&W) Branch responsible for managing, maintaining, and continuously improving the City’s Safety Management System to ensure it remains current, accessible, and effective.

** include:**

• Identify changes to relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, assess their impacts upon City operations and assist with prioritising required actions
• Coordinate the document control, records management and consultation processes associated with the City-wide Safety Management System
• Using knowledge of WHS laws, standards and other recognised safety frameworks, assess current or proposed SMS documents and processes to ensure the City remains compliant
• Contribute to the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of S&W standards, procedures and tools with a focus on usability mapping principles
• Gather required evidence for and assist with planning actions as outcomes from internal or external audits of the SMS
• Maintain and administer the publication of SMS and other documentation as required via Staffhub ensuring that information is current and accessible.

We’re looking for people who have:

• Diploma of Work Health and Safety or equivalent and relevant knowledge
• Technical knowledge of QLD WHS legislation, its interpretation and application
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge and substantial experience in developing, reviewing, evaluating and continuously improving safety management systems (preferably in a self-insured organisation)
• High-level demonstrated proficiency in document management and control
• Demonstrated effective analytical and problem-solving skills and with the ability provide sound advice, options or recommendations
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology and digital systems to increase organisational efficiency and effectiveness
• Well-developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to proactively consult and communicate with a range of employees.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• 9-day fortnight

• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations

• Personal and professional development courses

• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member

• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.

How to apply

To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.

Contact Person   Jansen Croft

Contact Email     JCROFT@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Closing Date       Monday 5 October 2026

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.