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Principal Workplace Health & Safety Advisor

Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works QLD
Cairns, QLD
A$115,758-$123,611 p/a
Construction → Health, Safety & Environment
Full-time
On-site

Posted 8 days ago


QBuild is a commercialised business unit of the Queensland Government. It has been Queensland Government's builder for over 160 years, playing an important role in communities across the state by building and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations and correctional and health facilities.

About the role

The primary purpose of the position is to provide service and advice for the diverse range of WH&S activities and environmental technical matters which generally relate to the building, construction and maintenance.

Duties and skills involved:

  • Overseeing the Environmental and Safety and Health Management Systems for the relevant Region to ensure compliance is being achieved and risks are identified and managed.
  • Providing workplace health, safety and environmental advice to senior management and regional staff sourced from existing legislation, industry standards and internal policy / procedures
  • Supporting and assisting the region in implementing any actions needed to ensure effective and compliant environmental, safety and health processes
  • Investigating dangerous incidents, hazards and workplace accidents, conduct health, safety and environmental management system audits, inspect construction sites, maintenance activities and QBuild offices and depots, and identify hazards and risks and formulate and implement preventative actions.
  • Providing senior management with formal reports on health and safety KPI's and support the regional management team in the management of the rehabilitation of staff.
  • Managing workplace health, safety and environmental programs and provide WHS&E support relevant to program managers in the delivery of individual works programs.
  • Leading, developing and educating staff in new technologies both in the field of workplace health, safety and environment (including the management of asbestos and lead) through formal training and regular communication.
  • Reviewing Environmental and Safety Management System procedures and make recommendations for improvement.
  • Proactively managing the work performance and personal conduct of your staff.

Additional requirements (mandatory/desirable):

  • Demonstrated experience providing advice in WHS legislative compliance requirements, including relevant legislation, Codes of Practice, Australian Standards/International Standards.
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of industry, or similar industry, including the ability to identify building construction and maintenances hazards and risks and the related controls and strategies for elimination.
  • Demonstrated experience in the effective development and delivery of programs and improvement initiatives across.

How do I apply?

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the below attached applicant guide and role description. Once reviewed please submit the following documents to apply:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter (2 pages maximum) telling us why you are interested in and capable of performing the role.

If you have any questions about the position or your application please contact Ash Bavister, Workplace Health and Safety Manager, 0410 137 465, [email protected]

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference: QLD/628877/25

Closing Date: Thursday, 10 April 2025


About Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works QLD

Brisbane, QLD, Australia

The Department of Housing and Public Works delivers a range of housing, building and procurement services.

We work to ensure that our most in need Queenslanders have access to housing and homelessness assistance. This assistance is provided through government-owned and managed social housing, and grant funding to registered providers. We also help thousands of low income earners to enter and remain in the private rental market.

Another key focus for the department is to provide policy, advice and delivery of services to government agencies in the areas of construction, asset and facilities management, procurement and fleet management.

The department consists of five major areas: Housing and Homelessness Services, Public Works and Asset Management, Building Industry and Policy, Queensland Government Procurement and Corporate Services.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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