Independent, client-side assurance role on one of Queensland's largest data centre construction projects.

This is a rare opportunity to work on the client side of a project of this scale — independently monitoring and verifying the General Contractor's safety and quality performance, rather than being embedded within the contractor's own team.

About the Role

Reporting to the Client Project Director, you'll be our eyes and ears on the ground — providing independent, evidence-based assurance that the General Contractor is delivering the project safely and compliantly to the required standard. You'll have direct access to the site, the contractor's records, and their management team, and a genuine seat at the table when it comes to reporting risk and driving corrective action.

This is an advisory and assurance position, not a construction management role — you won't be directing trades or managing the build, but you will be the independent check that keeps the contractor, and the client, protected.

What You'll Be Doing

Independently auditing and inspecting the General Contractor's safety systems, SWMS, and site practices against WHS legislation and the head contract

Tracking non-conformances and corrective actions through to genuine closeout — not just paperwork

Leading (any) independent investigation of incidents and high-potential near misses alongside the contractor's own process

Delivering clear, independent reporting on safety performance to the client's project leadership and governance meetings





Liaising with the Independent Certifier, building certifier, and relevant regulators as the project progresses toward completion and handover

About You

15+ years in commercial construction, including at least 7 years in a senior safety role

Proven experience in a client-side, owner's representative, or independent verifier capacity on large-scale commercial projects ($500M+)

Robust working knowledge of Queensland WHS legislation, the National Construction Code, and ISO 9001 / ISO 45001 frameworks

Lead Auditor certification (or willingness to obtain one) and a Diploma/Cert IV in WHS or equivalent

A confident, independent operator who can hold their ground with senior contractor leadership while still building constructive working relationships

Current White Card and the ability to obtain project-specific site inductions

What's on Offer

A high-profile role on Queensland's largest data centre project

Genuine independence and influence — direct reporting line into the client's project leadership, not buried in a contractor's org chart

The chance to shape safety and quality outcomes on a project of real scale and complexity

A collaborative, professional client project team

If you're ready to bring your safety expertise to a role where independence and rigor are genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you.

GLP Gestion is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experience.

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📌 Senior Safety Manager (Toowoomba Regional)
🏢 GLP Gestion
📍 Toowoomba Regional