The position is responsible for providing high level advice and support to the WHS & Risk Management Advisor with the ongoing implementation, review, continuous improvement and coordination throughout Stadiums Queensland Workplace, Health and Safety (WHS), fire safety and risk management frameworks, systems, policies and procedures.

Key Tasks

Provide high level advice and support to the WHS & Risk Management Advisor with the ongoing implementation, review and continuous improvement of SQ’s WHS Framework and corporate systems including WHS and Fire Safety policies and procedures; WHS strategic planning and auditing frameworks; and formal reporting processes.

Provide advice and guidance to assist in assessing and managing WHS, Operational Risk Management and Fire Safety issues and monitoring WHS compliance across the organisation’s venues.

Assist the WHS & Risk Management Advisor, coordinate and monitor compliance with notices issued by, and notifications of serious incidents to, the WHS regulator.

Provide assistance to the WHS & Risk Management Advisor, and other members of the Operations Unit to ensure that SQ venues are managed and operated professionally and in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures, including forging positive and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Provide high level support tothe WHS & Risk Management Advisor including WHS Committee meetings, developing monthly Safety Alerts , Develop and diseminate 6 monthly safety reports for internally managed venues and maintaining the CVMS and Chemwatch systems.

Liaise with Venue Operations Managers/WHS representatives to maintain and progress WHS audit actions.

In consultation with the WHS & Risk Management Advisor, provide advice and guidance to assist in assessing and managing WHS, Operational Risk Management and Fire Safety issues (including WHS or fire safety related training, and processes for keeping the organisational WHS knowledge current), and monitoring WHS compliance across the organisation’s venues, including compliance with notices issued by, and notifications of serious incidents to, the WHS regulator.

Keep up to date with changes to relevant legislation, standards and codes of practice, ensuring SQ WHS and Fire Safety policies and procedures remain compliant.

Carry out regular inspections and review of SQ workplaces to ascertain the level of compliance with WHS policies, procedures, regulations and legislation, including hazardous substances, fire safety, ergonomics and job safety; and reviewing incident investigations and implemented recommendations.

Monitor and review compliance with SQ’s Risk Management Framework including participating in risk management activities providing venues or corporate management with recommendations on risk mitigation initiatives.

About You

Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience in WHS, operational risk management or venue operations within a relevant venue, events or entertainment environment or other relevant discipline.

Ability to contribute to the development and maintenance of systems and best practice business processes.

Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in WHS, operational risk management or venue operations in a diverse organisation.

Understanding and knowledge of operational risk management.

Knowledge of WHS, fire safety and frameworks.

Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.

Ability to chair meetings and produce minutes and reports.

High work ethic, commitment to professional presentation, ethical practice and flexibility in the workplace.

Ability to consult with relevant stakeholders both within and external to the organisation.

Effective communication skills.

If this position or working at SQ has intrigued you and you're driven to join us on our journey, apply now via the Stadiums Queensland Careers page

At SQ, we strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and life experience to apply. We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace, enabling all staff to feel valued and thrive in a rewarding team and culture. So you can shine through this recruitment process, please let us know if you required any additional support or adjustments, such as interpreting services, physical requirements, or assistive technologies.

Applications Close: Sunday, 25 May 2025

Please note: Our office is temporarily located at The Gabba, and we will be relocating to our head office at Milton in September 2025.

About the venue

Stadiums Queensland is a statutory body which manages, develops, operates and promotes the use of the State's major sport, entertainment and recreation facilities. Stadiums Queensland owns nine venues across its diverse portfolio throughout Queensland. Our workplace offers challenging and exciting career opportunities across some of the best entertainment facilities in the world.

Top five reasons for wanting to join the SQ Team…

Innovative & Fun – with a calendar of world-class events and sporting fixtures, why wouldn’t you want to be a part of something big, and also provide local communities with an awesome customer-centric experience.

Achievement & Challenge – if you thrive on challenge and recognition, SQ may be perfect for you. This is an organisation where employees contribute to make a difference and receive recognition for their professionalism and results.

Learning and Development – SQ wants to develop future leaders and specialists in their fields. SQ offers exciting career opportunities at some of the best facilities in the world.

Teamwork – we are supportive, enthusiastic, and passionate – One team, One dream, One SQ enabling us to deliver world-class experiences and celebrate the successes

World Class Venues – If you have ever attended one of our venues, you’ll already know, our venues are both historic and iconic, and create a stage for memorable sporting and entertainment events delivered with the highest level of environmental sustainability and social governance.

With some of the most entertaining products and services on offer, it is no wonder people want to join the Stadiums Queensland team!