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Workplace Health & Safety Manager
Delivery; QBuild; Public Works; Townsville
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!
Join QBuild for an exciting career opportunity as a permanent Workplace Health and Safety Manager in Townsville to lead the development and application of safety management strategies and systems across QBuild, 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 | Construction & Architecture |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/650786/25 |
| Closing date | 08-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Shaun Haigh |
| Contact details | Ph: 0488 440 426 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 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, shaun.haigh@epw.qld.gov.au
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/650786/25
Closing Date: Friday, 08 August 2025
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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