Public Sector People
are partnering with the
QLD State Government Department
who are seeking an experienced
Health and Wellbeing Principal Advisor (AO7)
to lead and continuously improve enterprise-wide programs that protect worker health and support a safe, healthy and productive workforce.
Overview
ASAP Start | Health and Wellbeing Principal Advisor (A07)
Attractive hourly rate from $87 per hour + 12% super
Initial contract until 31st March **** with potential for extension
QLD State Government
Brisbane CBD
Summary
This specialist role leads worker health, wellbeing, fitness for work and hazardous exposure initiatives across a
large Queensland civil construction workforce
. Leveraging technical expertise, stakeholder engagement and organizational influence, the position drives enterprise-wide health outcomes, solves complex workforce challenges and delivers practical business-wide solutions without direct people management responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead worker health programs
including health monitoring, surveillance, contractor management and governance to ensure compliance and effective workforce health outcomes.
Oversee fitness for work and wellbeing initiatives
, covering fatigue management, drug and alcohol programs, psychosocial risk management and employee wellbeing.
Manage hazardous exposure risks
including silica, asbestos, lead,



noise and chemicals through exposure monitoring, training and assurance activities.
Provide specialist advice and drive continuous improvement
by developing policies, standards and practical organization-wide solutions to health and wellbeing challenges.
What we are looking for
The successful candidate will have access to occupational hygiene and specialist technical support when required; however, they will be expected to provide leadership, governance and program management across these disciplines and help continue maturing its approach to worker health and wellbeing.
Available ASAP, more than five years' experience in health, occupational hygiene, workplace wellbeing, health and safety or a closely related field.
Experience within construction, civil construction, transport, infrastructure, utilities, resources, rail or other comparable high-risk industries.
Strong experience implementing and managing fit-for-work programs, including fatigue and drug and alcohol management, leading psychosocial risk management programs and workplace wellbeing initiatives.
Experience developing enterprise-level frameworks, systems, standards, procedures and improvement programs, managing health risks associated with hazardous substances and hazardous exposures.
This is a highly competitive role, and the hiring manager will be moving quick
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📌 Health & Wellbeing Advisor (Queensland)
🏢 Public Sector People
📍 Queensland