WHS Business Partner – Brisbane Northwards Region
Infrastructure Business Growth Pty Ltd – Murarrie QLD
Full time, Permanent
3mo ago , from Infrastructure Business Growth Pty Ltd
WHS Business Partner: Brisbane Northwards Region
Queensland | Civil & Infrastructure | Full-Time Permanent
A well-established civil and infrastructure contractor operating across Queensland is looking for an experienced WHS Business Partner to take ownership of safety leadership from Brisbane northwards: covering a broad portfolio of civil projects up to Far North Queensland.
IBG 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, this is a genuine leadership role: not a compliance function.
You will manage a small team of WHS Advisors, engage directly with project teams and field staff across a large geographic footprint, and play a central role in driving the organisation's transition from compliance-led safety to risk ownership embedded at the operational level.
The business operates across civil construction, infrastructure delivery, and heavy industry environments.
They carry meaningful accreditations and work to documented WHS management systems: so the framework is there.
What they need is a business partner with the credibility and presence to make it stick on the ground.
What You'll Be Doing




Leadership & Culture
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of WHS Advisors and Senior WHS Advisors across the region
Facilitate Safety Leadership Workshops and embed safety thinking into operational planning
Champion a proactive, risk-based safety culture: moving the business from tick-box compliance to genuine ownership
Legislative Compliance & Systems
Ensure compliance across WHS legislation in multiple jurisdictions including construction and mining
Maintain certifications and accreditations including ISO, OFSC, QMS, and TMR requirements
Translate legislative requirements into practical site-level systems, procedures, and controls
Keep the legal compliance register current and ensure the business is ahead of legislative change
Oversee hazard identification, risk assessments, and critical control implementation across projects
Ensure high-risk construction work and SWMS are identified, implemented, monitored, and reviewed
Review and assess contractor WHS systems and monitor performance through audits and KPI reporting
Lead investigation of serious incidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences
Ensure notifiable incidents are identified and reported to regulatory authorities in line with legal requirements
Drive corrective action implementation, verification, and trend analysis to inform preventative action
Auditing & Performance Reporting
Plan and conduct WHS audits,



inspections, and compliance reviews across the region
Track and report key performance metrics including LTIFR, TRIFR, near misses, and audit actions
Report WHS performance, risks, and trends to senior leadership and governance forums
Engagement & Consultation
Maintain regular presence with project teams and field staff across a geographically dispersed portfolio
Establish and support HSR and WHS Committee arrangements where required
Engage with regulatory bodies and support internal and external audit processes
About You
You will bring a solid foundation in WHS across civil, mining, oil and gas, or heavy commercial environments, combined with the leadership skills to influence at all levels: from site crews to senior management.
You are as comfortable in the field as you are in front of a leadership team.
5+ years in WHS roles 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
Demonstrated experience managing regulatory bodies and enforcement matters
Solid communication and stakeholder engagement skills across all organisational levels
Current driver's licence: this role involves regional travel
Highly Regarded
Tertiary qualification in Workplace Health and Safety or related discipline
Bow Tie Critical Control Risk Management (CCRM) certification or equivalent
Experience with HSI Donesafe, HammerTech or comparable WHS data and reporting platforms
Familiarity with TMR requirements and principal contractor obligations in Queensland
Current First Aid/CPR Certificate
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📌 Whs Business Partner – Brisbane Northwards Region (Queensland)
🏢 Infrastructure Business Growth
📍 Queensland