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Workplace Health & Safety Advisor

Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works QLD
Mackay, QLD
A$101,174 p/a
Human Resources & Recruitment → Occupational Health & Safety
Full-time
On-site

Posted 3 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

You will play a pivotal role in supporting QBuild's ambition to strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry by working closely with the Principal WHS Advisors the WHS Manager to implement and monitor operational Workplace Heath Safety and Environmental (WHS&E) matters in QBuild.

Duties and skills involved:

  • Conducting site WHS&E audits and inspections to ensure compliance for both QBuild and contractor delivered work.
  • Providing WHS&E advice and guidance to department operational, supervisory and management staff regarding QBuild Safety Management System (SMS) processes and requirements, and legislative compliance.
  • Assisting with the development and delivery of information sessions educating on the relevant WHS&E information and activities to department staff.
  • Assisting with reporting and investigating QBuild WHS&E incidents and contractor notifiable incidents.
  • Assisting with the worker rehabilitation and return to work programs, under the guidance of the RRTW Advisor or WHS Manager.
  • Assisting with coordinating with the emergency planning and response activities for QBuild offices and depots.
  • Assisting with the development, review and implementation of SWMSs, risk assessments and WHS Management plans.
  • Assisting with regular WHS&E reporting for regions and business.
  • Assisting with the delivery of a range of health and safety programs, to enable a service that is responsive to the needs of the stakeholders.

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 Brett Machin, Regional Operations WHS Manager, on ph: 0417 738 013 or [email protected].

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/645322/25

Closing Date: Thursday, 10 July 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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