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Join QBuild for an exciting career opportunity as a Permanent Workplace Health and Safety Advisor to provide assistance in managing and reporting on workplace health, safety and environmental (WHS&E) issues and rehabilitation programs for QBuild.

Job details

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 assistance managing and reporting on WHS&E issues and supporting rehabilitation programs for QBuild.

Duties and skills involved:

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

Additional requirements:

• Please note this role requires you be able to travel from your primary location to conduct site audits.
• While there are no mandatory requirements, WHS&E experience in construction, maintenance, or similar industry and Certificate IV in WHS is 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.

This position is located in Roma or Charleville, please indicate your location preference for this role on your application.

If you have any questions about the position or your application, please contact QBuild Careers on 07 3514 3919, or Qbuildcareers@epw.qld.gov.au.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference:  QLD/604298/24
Closing Date: Monday, 6 January 2024

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• HLGPPW applicant-guide (PDF, 233KB)
  
  
  604298 24 - Role Description V2 (PDF, 197KB)