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.
I BG is a majority Indigenous owned recruitment business registered
with Supply Nation, specialising in civil engineering,
infrastructure, construction and major project recruitment. We
partner closely with contractors, engineering consultancies and
delivery organisations to place high quality technical
professionals. Our approach is relationship led and commercially
grounded, built on practical industry experience and a clear
understanding of how complex projects are delivered. The
Opportunity Reporting to the General Manager - Safety, you will
lead WHS across northern operations covering civil construction,
infrastructure delivery and heavy industry environments. You will
be the senior safety voice for the region - influencing at all
levels from site crews through to General Managers and clients.
This is a leadership role with genuine scope - managing a team of
WHS Advisors, working across a large and active project portfolio,
and driving the business's shift from compliance-based safety to
risk ownership at the operational level. The systems,
accreditations and framework are in place. The mandate is clear.
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 responsible 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 How to Apply This search is being managed
confidentially on behalf of the employer. Please ensure your CV
covers your WHS leadership background in civil or heavy industry,
initiatives you have driven and their results, experience across
Queensland regulatory environments, and the geographic coverage you
have managed. Confidential enquiries are welcome.

📌 WHS Business Partner – Brisbane Northwards Region (Queensland)
🏢 IBG
📍 Queensland