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QBuild is expanding! Join us for an exciting permanent career opportunity as Principal Workplace Health and Safety Advisor, where you'll provide high-level service and advice on WH&S activities matters across the building, construction, and maintenance within QBuild.

Job details

About the Role: In a pivotal capacity, the Principal Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Advisor will spearhead our objective to enhance the Queensland construction industry's safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong trades or heavy industry background, combined with excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to effectively engage with a diverse range of staff—from operational teams to tradespeople and apprentices.

Your role will be centred on driving continuous improvement, adapting to change, fostering collaboration, and ensuring rigorous adherence to WHS procedures and documentation standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and improve the Safety and Health Management Systems with a hands-on approach that reflects your trades or heavy industry experience.
• Offer strategic WHS advice to senior management, translating complex standards and legislation into actionable guidance for operational staff and tradespeople.
• Assist and guide teams to adopt effective safety and health processes that comply with regulations.
• Lead investigations, audits, and site inspections, identifying risks, and crafting preventative strategies that resonate with staff from varied operational and trade backgrounds.
• Develop health and safety reports and manage WHS programs, aligning with rehabilitation and safety training needs of staff, including tradespeople and apprentices.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in trades or heavy industry, with adeptness in WHS legislative compliance and the ability to manage operational and trades staff in safety practices.
• Proven track record of effective communication, capable of steering a multi-tiered team comprised of trades personnel and apprentice mentoring.
• Strong knowledge of identifying and mitigating specific hazards and risks within building construction and maintenance.
• While there are no mandatory requirements, WHS experience in construction, maintenance, or similar industry and Certificate IV in WHS is highly desirable. 

If you are a seasoned professional from the trades or heavy industry sector, with a passion for upholding safety standards and an ability to communicate effectively across all levels, we invite you to bring your expertise to QBuild and play a critical role in our ongoing success.

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 Russell Ash on 0417 730 509 or russell.ash@epw.qld.gov.au  

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

 Job Ad Reference:  QLD/636386/25
Closing Date: : Friday, 23 May 2025

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.

• Applicant Guide (PDF, 256KB)
  
  
  636386 25 - Role Descripiton (PDF, 218KB)