
Workplace Health and Safety Lead
East Coast Apprenticeships
Posted 10 days ago
WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY LEAD – Full-Time | Strathpine Head Office
Build safer workplaces and coach the next generation of tradies
$90-100k (base) + superannuation + motor vehicle
· Experience in WHS with a people-first mindset
· Passionate about building WHS systems & structures
· Skilled in promoting a compliance-based safety culture
About the role
As our WHS Lead, you’ll play a proactive role supporting apprentices, trainees, staff, and host employers across a variety of industries and locations.
This role works closely with our WHS Field Officer and HR Manager to drive safe practices, create WHS structures, coach leaders, and support response to incidents and return-to-work across the business.
This is the ideal role for someone who wants multi-site influence, and to make a difference in the safety and wellbeing of young workers.
Key responsibilities
Deliver expert WHS advice, coaching and training across ECA sites
Partner with staff to improve safety culture and work practices
Support risk assessments, audits, reporting and compliance
Lead WHS incident management and follow-up reporting
Contribute to WHS strategy and psychosocial safety
Update and develop WHS structures & systems
What you will bring
WHS experience in skilled trades work sites
Sound knowledge of state WHS legislation and psychological safety principles
Strong, confident communication and problem-solving skills
Previous WHS & trade experience (min 5yrs preferred)
Certificate IV WHS (or higher), Qld RRTWC qualification, Blue Card and open driver licence all required
What’s in it for you
Critical safety role with purpose, variety and opportunity to shape best practice
Fully maintained Motor Vehicle (including personal use)
17.5% Leave Loading on Annual Leave
A values-driven culture within a supportive team where your work directly impacts Queensland’s future workforce
Other discretionary benefits include:
Up to ten paid days off (PDOs) between February-November each year (1 PDO per month commencing after three months employment)
Up to 2 PDOs during Dec/Jan holiday shutdown
1 PDO for your work anniversary
Want to find out more?
Contact [email protected]
Apply now
Suitable applications will proceed to interview within coming weeks.
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