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Workplace Health & Safety Manager

Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works QLD
Townsville, QLD
A$131,677 p/a
Construction → Health, Safety & Environment
Full-time
On-site

Posted 12 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 providing exceptional high-level advice to senior management including detailed statistical reporting.

Key responsibilities:

  • Provide strong leadership by addressing critical issues and developing and implementing the strategic interventions necessary to ensure the success of Workplace Health and Safety (WH&S) strategies across QBuild NQ.
  • Provide expert knowledge and advice to the region, relating to strategic safety and risk management issues and the delivery of WH&S management programs, to enhance performance of NQ.
  • Develop and lead the implementation of organisational change strategies to improve safety culture and performance across QBuild NQ.
  • Manage the implementation and development of the Safety Management System, WH&S risk identification and management and audit programs across QBuild NQ.
  • Drive continuous improvement of WH&S programs and safety culture to support the achievement of corporate objectives.
  • Manage and lead WH&S staff to plan, implement and manage strategic and operational WH&S management and audit programs.
  • Report to stakeholders, represent QBuild and effectively engage in dealings with departmental personnel, other agencies and industry groups as appropriate in order to progress initiatives, projects, strategies and policies that support and enhance WH&S management within QBuild NQ.
  • Take a lead role in deploying the QBuild “Towards Zero Harm” Action Plan across QBuild
  • Proactively manage the work performance and personal conduct of your staff.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Thorough knowledge of workplace health safety legislation, codes of practice and standards applicable to the building construction and maintenance industry, with proven experience in implementing requirements of Health and Safety Standards such as AS/NZS 4801 relevant to the building industry.
  • Certificate IV in WHS would be highly desirable

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 Shaun Haigh, A/Regional Director, Ph: 0488 440 426, [email protected]

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/650786/25

Closing Date: Friday, 08 August 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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