
Principal Advisor (Workplace Health & Safety Assurance)
Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD
Posted 3 days ago
About us:
The Workplace Health, Safety and Rehabilitation (WHSR) team within Human Resources Branch in Corporate Division manages WHSR capability and business partnering, WHS governance and assurance, workplace mental health and wellbeing and the WHSR safety management system, including reporting for TMR.
About the Role:
The purpose of the Principal Advisor (WHS Assurance) role is to lead and manage the delivery of WH&S assurance, governance and risk management practices across TMR.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Provide expert advice on, and assist with the preparation and dissemination of presentations, reports and papers in relation to safety governance, WHS risk management and assurance activities.
• Maintain the WHS due diligence framework and lead the delivery of training and support to Officers in TMR to discharge their due diligence obligations.
• Lead and manage the WHS Governance and Assurance team.
Skills & Experience:
• Demonstrated knowledge of assurance, governance and risk management practices preferably within a WHS setting in a large organisation.
• Experience in collaborating and engaging senior leaders and business areas to support strategic and purposeful safety management.
• Demonstrated of interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to tailor communication style to a range of internal and external stakeholders, such as communication of technical content to senior leaders.
• Experience in leading and managing a team, ensuring continuous improvement and excellence in service delivery.
How to apply:
Submit a resume (maximum four pages) with a cover letter (maximum two pages) demonstrating how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities meet the requirements of the role.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/647621/25
Closing Date: Tuesday, 22 July 2025
About Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is a diverse organisation made up of more than 11,500 employees representing 80 occupational groups across Queensland.
We provide reliable, resilient and responsive transport networks and digital services that are safe and accessible for everyone. No department has a bigger role to play in keeping the Queensland of today moving, or in helping build for the future.
We work, we dream, we innovate and we deliver solutions that connect our communities to schools, hospitals, events, loved ones and more, with customer’s needs in mind.
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