What you’ll contribute to:

We are seeking a proactive, relationship-focused Health, Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner to support operations and projects across our three Regional Airports: Townsville, Mount Isa and Longreach. This is a dynamic and hands-on role ideal for a capable safety professional who enjoys variety, autonomy and meaningful stakeholder engagement.

What You’ll Contribute To

Reporting to the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager - Regional Airports, the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner – Regional Airports provides broad-based WHS and wellbeing support across Townsville, Mount Isa and Longreach Airports.

You will work closely with local airport teams, contractors, tenants and project managers to embed QAL’s Health & Safety Management System (HSMS), strengthen safety culture, deliver wellbeing initiatives, and support both day-to-day operations and infrastructure projects.

The role involves regular travel between ports and requires a confident safety professional who can operate independently, build strong relationships, and adapt to diverse environments.

Peter joined Queensland Airports Pty Ltd (QAL) has now been a part of the team for 7+ Years, Pete shares his unique experience working at QAL below:

I joined Townsville Airport for a 3-month maternity relief position and 7 years later I am still enjoying the positive work environment. QAL provides great support for its staff including diverse career opportunities, internal transfers, flexible working arrangements and importantly an accepting culture that encourages a “can do” approach which is productive and satisfying.

How will you make an impact?

• Tertiary WHS qualification (minimum Cert IV Workplace Health and Safety).
• 2–5 years’ experience in operational Workplace Health and Safety roles (aviation, infrastructure, projects or similar highly regarded).
• Experience with incident investigations, high-risk work controls and contractor safety management.
• Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety legislation, ISO 45001 and modern safety practices.
• Strong organisational capability and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident communicator with excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and WHS/safety management platforms.

How we support you

At Queensland Airports Limited (QAL), we believe work should support life, not compete with it. Through our Living Well approach, we offer flexible working options for all roles, wellbeing initiatives and a supportive culture so our people can thrive both professionally and personally.

As we continue to grow and transform, we encourage flexible ways of working and open conversations about how work fits alongside life. We also invest in our people through learning, mentoring and career pathways across our four airports.

What we’ve built together

At QAL, our people connect communities. We own and operate Gold Coast, Townsville, Mount Isa and Longreach airports, linking regional Queensland and northern New South Wales with the rest of Australia and the world.

More than 8 million passengers travel through our airports each year, supported by teams working together to create safe, welcoming and efficient experiences. Our vision is to be the first-choice gateway for our regions, creating valuable connections and inspiring a sustainable future.

We’re committed to an inclusive and psychologically safe workplace where people feel valued, supported and encouraged to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.

QAL is a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, independently recognised for supporting long‑term careers, flexibility, wellbeing and equal opportunity. Learn more about working at QAL here.

The successful candidate will be required to adhere to QAL’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP), which includes pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing and have the ability to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC), which requires the completion of a Police Check.

Please obtain the Position Description by clicking HERE, or if you are on Seek, by copying the following location into your browser to access the Position Description through our careers site: https://qal.elmotalent.com.au/careers/QALcareers/jobs