Workplace Health and Safety Manager

Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works QLD Cannon Hill, QLD A$133,603-$143,125 p/a On-site Posted 23 hours ago 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. The 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. This position 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 programs 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 programs 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 lead 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 program. 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. All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the below attached applicant guide and role description. Once reviewed please submit the following documents to apply: Resume Cover letter (2 pages maximum) telling us why you are interested in and capable of performing the role. If you have any questions about the position or your application please contact Michael Hopgood, Applications to remain current for 12 months Job Ad Reference: QLD/ /25 Closing Date: Friday, 12 December 2025 About Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works QLD Brisbane, QLD, Australia The Department of Housing and Public Works delivers a range of housing, building and procurement services. We work to ensure that our most in need Queenslanders have access to housing and homelessness assistance. This assistance is provided through government-owned and managed social housing, and grant funding to registered providers. We also help thousands of low income earners to enter and remain in the private rental market. Another key focus for the department is to provide policy, advice and delivery of services to government agencies in the areas of construction, asset and facilities management, procurement and fleet management. The department consists of five major areas: Housing and Homelessness Services, Public Works and Asset Management, Building Industry and Policy, Queensland Government Procurement and Corporate Services. Source: This is an extract from the company's own website. #J-18808-Ljbffr