A05 Workplace Health Safety advisor

Public Sector People are partnering with a QLD State Government orginsation here in Brisbane who are seeking an A05 WHS officer to join their building, construction and maintenance team on a temporary contract until March 2027!

Position Description

The purpose of the Workplace Health and Safety Advisor role is to provide workplace health and safety (WHS) advice, service, and assistance to the department, including a diverse range of WHS activities and technical matter relating to building, construction and maintenance industry.
  
Here are the details of the role:

• Role title: A05 Workplace Health & Safety
• Pay:  $ 69.21 per hour + 12% super
• Location: Brisbane, Canon Hill, QLD 4170
• Start date: ASAP
• Contract length: Initial contract until 31 March 2027 + extension
• Hours: 38 hours per week Monday to Friday  

The role works closely with the Principal Workplace Health and Safety Advisors (PWHSA) and the WHS Manager to implement and monitor operational Workplace Heath Safety and environmental (WHS&E) matters.    
          
This role will work within a diverse team of building, construction and maintenance field and office staff.
  
Position overview:

• 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 the departments 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 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 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.

Technical/operational expertise

• Knowledge of industry, or similar industry, in order to understand the hazards, risks and control measures.
• Ability to interpret WHS legislation, including relevant legislation, Codes of Practice, Australian Standards / International Standards, to provide advice and guidance to stakeholders.
• Ability to build and sustain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including employees, managers and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capacity to liaise in a clear and concise manner through the use of structured written and oral communication.

Mandatory position requirements

While there are no mandatory requirements, WHS&E experience in construction, maintenance, or similar industry and Certificate IV in WHS is highly desirable

As an approved Government recruitment partner Public Sector People are ideally placed to assist you in your search for your next temporary or permanent opportunity. 

Best of luck!