A well-established Queensland civil and infrastructure contractor is looking for a senior WHS leader to take ownership of safety operations from Brisbane northwards to Far North Queensland.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and team development – Lead, mentor and develop WHS Advisors and Senior WHS Advisors across the region. Facilitate Safety Leadership Workshops and embed safety thinking into operational planning and decision‑making.
Legislative compliance and systems – Ensure compliance across WHS legislation in multiple jurisdictions including construction and mining. Maintain ISO, OFSC, QMS and TMR accreditations. Translate legislation into practical site‑level systems and controls.
Risk management – Oversee hazard identification, critical control implementation and SWMS across a diverse project portfolio. Review and monitor contractor WHS systems and performance.
Incident management – Lead investigation of serious incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences. Ensure notifiable incidents are reported in line with legal requirements. Drive corrective action and trend analysis.
Auditing and reporting – Plan and conduct WHS audits and compliance reviews. Track LTIFR, TRIFR, near misses and audit actions. Report performance and trends to senior leadership and governance forums.
About You
Essential
* 5+ years in WHS spanning field operations and leadership positions
* Heavy industry background – civil construction, mining, oil and gas or commercial
* Sound knowledge of WHS legislation across Queensland and Federal jurisdictions
* Experience managing regulatory bodies and enforcement matters
* Formal incident investigation qualifications – iCAM, TapRooT or equivalent
* Current driver's licence – regional travel is part of this role
Highly Regarded
* Tertiary qualification in WHS or a related discipline
* Bow Tie Critical Control Risk Management (CCRM) certification
* Experience with HammerTech, Donesafe or comparable WHS platforms
* Familiarity with TMR requirements and principal contractor obligations in Queensland
* Current First Aid/CPR Certificate
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