People, Culture & Safety Advisor

Your Opportunity NQ Dry Tropics seeks an experienced People, Culture and Safety Advisor for a permanent position based in Townsville. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about ensuring the wellbeing and safety of more than 50 staff working in the office and out in the field. Working as part of the Corporate Services team in collaboration with the People and Culture Manager, you will provide advice and support to managers and staff and contribute to and coordinate People and Culture functions, including HR, recruitment and retention, remuneration and benefits, culture & engagement, employee relations, training and development, work health and safety, legislative compliance and policy development and review. If you are passionate about supporting people and strengthening a growing organisation, this role offers a great opportunity to make a lasting impact. The skills and attributes we are looking for include: demonstrated experience in human resources and work health and safety; sound understanding of State and Commonwealth legislative requirements in human resources and work health and safety; demonstrated experience in using computer systems such as Google Suite, Microsoft and HRIS systems. Experience in Employment Hero would be desirable. strong organisational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain data records and deliver outputs on time; strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders; experience working effectively both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. Working for NQ Dry Tropics We are an independent not-for-profit company supporting communities in the Burdekin Dry Tropics of North Queensland to sustainably manage land, water, soil, plants and animals. We are a trusted and respected leader in natural resource management (NRM), with strong relationships with community, corporate and government partners. NQ Dry Tropics is an equal opportunity employer offering professional development opportunities, flexible hours and a close-knit and friendly environment. Youll be rewarded with an attractive annual base salary plus 15 per cent super and five weeks annual leave. You will be supported to build knowledge and skills and provided with career development opportunities through an attractive Professional Development program. Selection Criteria It is essential that applicants address each selection criterion individually, clearly demonstrating how they meet the required skills and qualities. Please provide specific examples from your working experience to support your responses. Shortlisting will be based on the extent to which candidates have effectively addressed the selection criteria. Incomplete applications may not be considered. Essential Tertiary qualifications in HR and/or WHS, or demonstrated experience in similar roles. High-level interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written) and the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to work independently to identify problems and suggest solutions. High-level organisational skills, including the ability to organise and prioritise work activities to meet competing deadlines in a demanding, busy environment, including demonstrated attention to detail and thoroughness in all aspects of work. Desirable Demonstrated competency in using a variety of computer programs including Microsoft, and Google Suite. Experience in using Employment Hero would be desirable. See the position description attached below for further information about this role. nrmjobs.com.au/job/20028636

Created: 2026-04-01