Manager Workplace Health & Safety

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Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works
Strategy and Planning; QBuild; Brisbane City
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!

Join QBuild for an exciting career opportunity to drive and deliver priority WHS and environmental management projects that will ensure the highest standards of QBuild performance and legislative compliance, while enhancing a culture of safe practice in the construction industry. This opportunity is temporary until January 2026. Apply now to make a significant contribution on our commitment to a culture of zero harm! Job detailsPosition status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Flexible full-time
Occupational group: Occupational Health & Safety
Classification: AO8
Workplace Location: Brisbane
Job ad reference: QLD/603326/24
Closing date: 22-Nov-2024
Yearly salary: $141364 - $149387
Fortnightly salary: $5418.50 - $5726.00
Job duration: Until 1 January 2026 with possible extension
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: You will play a pivotal role in supporting QBuild's ambition to strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry by providing expert leadership in safety management, ensuring compliance with WHS standards and legislation. Leading a diverse WH&S team by implementing continual improvement strategies to ensure QBuild is meeting industry best practice and fostering a culture of zero harm.
Duties and skills involved: Provide strong leadership in the development and implementation of strategic health, safety, and wellbeing systems, activities, and programs to manage WHS risk across QBuild.Offer expert knowledge and advice to key stakeholders on strategic WHS risk matters, including risk management, audit frameworks, contractor management, injury management, rehabilitation, and psychosocial hazards.Manage WHS systems, processes, and reporting functions to identify trends and develop strategies and programs for improving QBuild's WHS performance.Develop and implement WHS programs aligned with the department's safety management system, supporting effective WHS practices and mitigating risks.Lead organizational change strategies to embed a culture of zero harm and enhance overall WHS performance within QBuild.Mentor and coach QBuild staff, including senior leaders, WHS Advisors, and operational staff, to develop WHS capability and advance a culture of performance excellence.Additional requirements: Thorough knowledge of WHS legislation, codes of practice and standards applicable to the building construction and maintenance industry, with proven experience in implementing requirements of WHS Standards such as AS/NZS 4801.Experience in delivering at pace, high value projects.Experience in change management and maturing safety culture.All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.
Interested candidates are encouraged to review the attached applicant guide and role description. Once reviewed please submit the following documents to apply:
ResumeCover 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 Rowena Richardson, Executive Director - Business Operations and Support 0418 390 568, ******
Applications to remain current for 12 months Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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