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.
Your key responsibilities
- Oversee the delivery of NQ Dry Tropics staff training and professional development activities.
- Chair the WHS Committee and be the main point of contact for WHS matters.
- Administer the WHS component of contractor/consultant qualifications, ensure Safe Work Method Statements/risk assessments, insurance certificates of currency, copies of licences/tickets/qualifications are received, and conduct site audits if required.
- Coordinate and manage the recruitment and induction process
- Assist with developing and implementing strategic HR activities.
- Provide timely and accurate advice to supervisors and managers.
- Assist with reviewing and implementing HR & WHS policies and procedures, in compliance with legislation, and meeting or exceeding best practice.
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. You’ll 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.
Role requirements
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.
- Demonstrated competency in using a variety of computer programs including Microsoft, and Google Suite.
Desirable
- Experience in using Employment Hero would be desirable.
Your benefits
At NQ Dry Tropics, you’ll join a professional and enthusiastic team dedicated to supporting communities in the Burdekin Dry Tropics region to sustainably manage land, water, and biodiversity. Be part of an organisation where your expertise, ideas, and passion for the environment are valued and harnessed to achieve positive results.
We offer a supportive and flexible workplace that values work-life balance and professional growth. Our team enjoys:
- 15% superannuation contribution;
- 5 weeks of annual leave;
- allocation equal to up to 5% of your annual base salary towards employer-approved professional development each year; and
- flexible work arrangements to help you balance your personal and professional commitments.
How to apply
To view the full Position Description and selection criteria please visit: https: //www.nqdrytropics.com.au/employment/
Your application for this position will need to include:
- a covering letter introducing yourself and explaining why you are a suitable candidate for this role (show your personality);
- a document clearly addressing the selection criteria; and
- a current resume.
Please note: Applications that do not include all of the above may not be considered.
You can email your application to: careers@nqdrytropics.com.au or apply online via Seek.
Applications close at 5pm on Monday 13 April 2026.
NQ Dry Tropics is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
If you have any further enquiries in regards to this position please contact Lisa McCulloch on 07 4799 3505 or via email on Lisa.mcculloch@nqdrytropics.com.au.
