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Workplace Health and Safety Manager
Strategy and Planning; QBuild; Public Works; Brisbane City (Flexible)
Make a meaningful impact and work with QLD Government’s builder, QBuild! Benefit from working in a commercialised business unit within the public sector and enjoy access to a range of government exclusive benefits, as well as exciting career opportunities across the state. Don't miss this chance to build your career —apply now!
QBuild is expanding! Join us for an exciting career opportunity as a Workplace Health and Safety Manager to lead the development and application of safety management strategies and systems across QBuild and to ensure the highest possible standards of safety performance and compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Occupational Health & Safety |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Flexible |
| Job ad reference | QLD/579490/24 |
| Closing date | 02-Aug-2024 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Marlee Allan |
| Contact details | Phone: 0459 863 201 Access the National Relay Service |
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 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 Operations.
Duties and skills involved:
- Oversee regional activities to ensure Workplace Health Safety and Environment (WHS&E) compliance and manage Safety Management System implementation, risk identification, and audit programs.
- Provide expert advice to operational, supervisory, and senior management on QBuild's Safety Management System, legislative compliance, and new technologies.
- Conduct WHS&E audits and inspections to ensure compliance for both QBuild and contractor work.
- Coordinate training and information sessions, ensuring state WHS training systems are maintained.
- Lead incident and hazard investigations, reporting, and improvement strategies.
- Develop and implement organizational change strategies to improve safety culture and performance across QBuild.
Preferred skills and experience:
- WHS&E experience in construction, maintenance, or similar 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 If you have any questions about the position or your application please contact QBuild Careers, 07 3514 3919 or Qbuildcareers@epw.qld.gov.au
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/579490/24
Closing Date: Friday, 02 August 2024
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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