Workplace Health And Safety Manager

Join to apply for the Workplace Health and Safety Manager role at Queensland Government. Make a meaningful impact and work with QLD Government's builder, QBuild Benefit from working in a commercialised business unit within the public sector and enjoy access to a range of government exclusive benefits, as well as exciting career opportunities across the state. Don't miss this chance to build your career – apply now Take the lead at QBuild as a permanent WH&S Manager, driving safety excellence and ensuring compliance across Brisbane operations. QBuild is a commercialised business unit of the Queensland Government. It has been Queensland Government's builder for over 160 years, playing an important role in communities across the state by building and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations and correctional and health facilities. About The Role The primary purpose of this position is to lead safety management strategies and systems across QBuild to ensure the highest standards of performance and compliance with legislation and standards. This role provides strong leadership by addressing critical issues and implementing strategic interventions to ensure the success of Workplace Health and Safety (WH&S) strategies across QBuild Operations. It also provides high-level advice to senior management and leads a team of WHS professionals within a diverse workforce of construction, maintenance, field and office staff. Duties And Skills Involved Oversee regional activities to ensure WHS&E compliance, risk identification and management. Manage implementation of the Safety Management System, risk programmes and audits across QBuild. Provide expert advice to operational, supervisory and senior management on Safety Management System processes, legislative compliance and emerging technologies. Conduct WHS&E audits and inspections to ensure compliance for QBuild and contractor-delivered work. Ensure appropriate training and information sessions are provided. Direct WHS professionals on session structure and maintain the state WHS training register / system. Lead incident and hazard investigations and reporting. Assist staff with improvement strategies for incidents, hazards and near misses. Ensure formal WHSE reporting for the region and business is completed. Develop and lead organisational change strategies to continuously improve safety culture and performance. Drive improvement of the QBuild Safety Management System. Assist with worker rehabilitation and return-to-work programmes under guidance of the RRTW Advisor. Represent QBuild and engage with agencies and industry groups to enhance WH&S management. Proactively manage performance and conduct of the WHS team. Provide coaching and mentoring to the WHS Advisor to build capability. The Skills You Will Need Include Being Able To Demonstrated experience providing expert advice in WHS legislative compliance requirements, including relevant legislation, Codes of Practice, Australian Standards / International Standards. Demonstrated understanding of how team's work aligns to organisational objectives by considering wider organisational objectives when making decisions and going about their work. Demonstrated experience in effectively leading the development and implementation of improvement initiatives and strategies. Demonstrated experience in effectively managing a team in a complex work environment to deliver the required work programme. Additional Requirements While there are no mandatory requirements, WHS&E experience in construction, maintenance, or similar industry and Certificate IV in WHS is highly desirable. How do I apply? All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia. Application Materials Resume Cover letter (2 pages maximum) telling us why you are interested in and capable of performing the role. Applications remain current for 12 months. Contact For questions about the position or your application, please contact Michael Hopgood at . Job Ad Reference QLD / Closing Date: Friday, 12 December Occupational Group: Occupational Health & Safety #J-18808-Ljbffr