DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced Workplace Health & Safety Advisor to join a Queensland Government client based in Townsville. This is an excellent opportunity for a WHS professional who is passionate about workplace safety and enjoys working across diverse building, construction, and maintenance environments.
Working closely with the Principal Workplace Health & Safety Advisors and WHS Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the implementation and monitoring of Workplace Health, Safety and Environmental (WHS&E;) initiatives across operational teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct WHS&E; audits and site inspections to ensure compliance across departmental and contractor-delivered projects.
- Provide expert WHS&E; advice and guidance to operational, supervisory, and management staff.
- Support the delivery of safety information sessions and training initiatives.
- Assist with incident reporting, investigations, and contractor notifiable incidents.
- Contribute to worker rehabilitation and return-to-work programs.
- Support emergency planning and response activities across offices and depots.
- Assist in the development, review, and implementation of:
- Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)
- Risk assessments
- WHS Management Plans
- Prepare and contribute to WHS&E; reporting requirements.
- Assist in delivering health and safety programs that support operational and business needs.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Experience in workplace health and safety within construction, maintenance, infrastructure, or a similar industry.
- Solid understanding of workplace hazards, risk management, and control measures.
- Ability to interpret and apply WHS legislation, Codes of Practice, and Australian Standards.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Capability to work collaboratively across field-based and office-based teams.
Highly Desirable
- Previous WHS&E; experience within the construction, building maintenance, or related industries.
- Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.
- Experience conducting site inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
Please ring Jacqui 07 3239 2500 for further information
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📌 Workplace Health & Safety Advisor/1 (Queensland)
🏢 Dfp Recruitment
📍 Queensland