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Job Title


Workplace Health and Safety Advisor


Company : Queensland Government


Location : Brisbane, Queensland


Created : 2025-11-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Work with QLD Governments 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 Workplace Health and Safety Advisor to provide WHS advice, service and assistance to the department, including a diverse range of WHS activities relating to the construction industry. About the Role Your role within the team at QBuild will support the department to partner with Queensland Government agencies to deliver their core services, by providing state-wide planning, building, maintenance, and disaster response services that utilise local suppliers and QBuild tradespeople and apprentices. The work you will do helps someone every day, and that means the world to us. 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 matters relating to building, construction and maintenance industry. The role works closely with the Principal WHS Advisors and the WHS Manager to implement and monitor operational Workplace Health and Safety and Environmental (WHS&E) matters in QBuild. Duties & Skills Involved Conducting site WHS&E audits and inspections to ensure compliance for both QBuild and contractor delivered work. Providing WHS&E advice and guidance to department operational, supervisory and management staff regarding QBuild Safety Management System (SMS) processes and requirements, and legislative compliance. Assisting with the development and delivery of information sessions educating on the relevant WHS&E information and activities to department staff. Assisting with reporting and investigating QBuild WHS&E incidents and contractor notifiable incidents. Assisting with the worker rehabilitation and return to work programs, under guidance of the RRTW Advisor or WHS Manager. Assisting with coordinating with the emergency planning and response activities for QBuild offices and depots. Assisting with the development, review and implementation of SWMSs, risk assessments and WHS Management plans. Assisting with regular WHS&E reporting for regions and business. Assisting with the delivery of a range of health and safety programs, to enable a service that is responsive to the needs of the stakeholders. How to Apply All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the attached applicant guide and role description. 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 0417730509 or [email protected]. Applications will remain current for 12 months. Closing Date Tues, 11 Nov 2025 Job Reference QLD/667700/25 Occupational Group Construction & Architecture Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Management Industries Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr