Group Manager Safety & Psychosocial Health

• Embed safety and psychosocial health programs that deliver lasting impact
• Lead with influence to strengthen safety culture across Council
• Enjoy a rewarding senior leadership career on the beautiful Redlands Coast

Redland City Council (Council) serves a vibrant and growing community of more than 160,000 people across the naturally wonderful Redlands Coast, east of Brisbane. With approximately 335 kilometres of coastline, a unique mix of mainland communities and islands, and a workforce of more than 1,100 employees, Council plays a vital role in delivering essential services and shaping a sustainable and connected future for the region.

With a strong commitment to its people, community and continuous improvement, Council is seeking an experienced and influential leader to drive its safety and psychosocial health agenda and support a positive, proactive and accountable workplace culture.

Reporting to the Executive Group Manager People, Culture and Organisational Performance, the Group Manager Safety and Psychosocial Health is a key member of Council's Senior Leadership Team, responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership across workplace health and safety, psychosocial health, critical risk management and workplace rehabilitation.

Leading a multidisciplinary team of 11 staff, you will develop and implement contemporary safety and psychosocial health strategies, strengthen governance and risk management frameworks, and drive initiatives that embed safety and wellbeing into everyday operations. This is a highly visible leadership role, working closely with executive leaders, operational managers and employees to influence behaviours, build organisational capability and foster a culture where safety is a shared responsibility.

To be considered for this role, you will be an accomplished safety and wellbeing leader with significant experience operating at a senior level within a large, diverse and operationally complex organisation. You will bring strong technical expertise in workplace health and safety, risk management and governance, together with a demonstrated ability to translate strategy into practical, sustainable outcomes.

You will have a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams, influencing senior stakeholders and driving initiatives that strengthen organisational safety culture and psychosocial health outcomes. A confident and collaborative leader, you will be skilled at navigating complex stakeholder environments, constructively challenging established practices and building trusted relationships at all levels. Experience within local government, the public sector or similarly complex service delivery environments will be highly regarded.

This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact, shape a positive safety culture and contribute to an organisation that plays a vital role in its community. If you're ready to bring your leadership, expertise and influence to the Redlands Coast, we welcome your application.

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To apply, please click ‘apply now’ and upload your CV and Cover Letter. For any questions not outlined in the PD and for a confidential discussion, please contact Ash Stewart at 0408 856 689 or Emma Wallace at 0432 060 301.

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Applications close on Thursday 3 December 2026