Fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning building company

Our Business:

Devcon Property Group are experts in property development, construction, sales and property management. We specialise in the design and construction of residential, industrial and commercial properties throughout Queensland. We take great pride in offering a built better solution for our clients construction, sales and management needs.

Reporting to senior operational management, you will provide practical WHS guidance and support across our active construction projects and workplace operations.

You’ll play an important role in maintaining compliance with Queensland WHS legislation, identifying potential risks, improving safety processes and helping our teams understand and meet their safety responsibilities.

This is an advisory and support position, working collaboratively with operational teams to achieve the best possible safety outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

WHS Compliance & Systems

- Provide advice on Queensland WHS legislation, regulations, Codes of Practice and relevant Australian Standards.
- Develop, review and maintain WHS policies, procedures and Safety Management Plans.
- Review risk assessments, SWMS and JSAs, identifying gaps and recommending improvements.
- Maintain accurate WHS documentation, registers and records.
- Keep up to date with legislative changes and communicate relevant updates to management.

Site Inspections & Audits

- Conduct regular site safety inspections and internal WHS audits across active building projects.
- Identify hazards, assess risks and recommend appropriate control measures.
- Monitor PPE use, safe work practices and subcontractor compliance.
- Verify required safety documentation and competent-person sign-offs for temporary structures.
- Monitor corrective actions and follow up outstanding items with relevant managers and action owners.

Training & Consultation

- Conduct employee, subcontractor and visitor WHS inductions.




- Coordinate and deliver toolbox talks and relevant safety training.
- Work closely with site supervisors, project managers and subcontractors to improve safety outcomes.
- Support WHS committees and encourage open communication around workplace safety.
- Monitor training, competency and plant licence records.
- Coordinate and conduct incident, injury and near-miss investigations.
- Prepare investigation reports and recommend corrective actions.
- Support emergency planning, evacuation arrangements and first aid requirements.
- Monitor investigation outcomes and follow up outstanding corrective actions.
- Promptly escalates serious incidents, significant hazards and unresolved safety concerns.

About You

You are a confident and approachable WHS professional who can build strong working relationships while maintaining the confidence to address unsafe practices and challenge non-compliance when required.

You will ideally bring:

- Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (or higher).
- Previous WHS experience within the building and construction industry.
- Strong knowledge of Queensland WHS legislation and construction site safety requirements.
- Experience conducting site inspections, safety audits, risk assessments and incident investigations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Competency with WHS software and Microsoft Office.
- Diploma in Work Health and Safety.
- ICAM or similar incident investigation training.
- Experience working in subcontractor-heavy environments.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.

What We Are Looking For

- A proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach to workplace safety.
- The confidence to communicate expectations and challenge unsafe behaviours professionally.
- The ability to influence and engage people at all levels of the business.
- Solid problem-solving and risk-management skills.
- A genuine commitment to continuous improvement and buil

📌 Workplace Health (Maroochydore)
🏢 Devcon Building
📍 Maroochydore