Principal Advisor, Health Safety and Wellness (Construction Delivery)Apply locations St Lucia Campus time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-44350
Property and Facilities
Full-time permanent position
Total remuneration package will be in the range of $115,341.68- $125,598.88
Based at our picturesque St Lucia Campus
About This OpportunityWe are seeking a dedicated Principal Advisor to drive UQ's Health, Safety, and Wellness Strategy within the Property and Facilities Division's construction delivery projects. This role is key in promoting a proactive OHS culture, ensuring compliance, and maintaining safety standards within UQ's planned and active construction projects.
In this role, you will oversee and audit construction site safety and contractor compliance, ensuring adherence to Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) standards. You will lead incident investigations, analyse safety trends, and identify external risk factors to mitigate potential hazards. Developing and implementing WHS training programs will be a key focus, along with advising stakeholders on their occupational health and safety responsibilities and best practices. Additionally, you will actively participate in divisional WHS committees, supporting a safe work environment, while coaching staff on safety leadership to build a positive safety culture.
About YouYou will have relevant experience in a construction environment and/or managing health and safety for high-risk activities, which includes a strong understanding of WHS, Fire Safety, and Electrical Safety principles and legislation as well as a proven track record of applying these principles. Expertise in interpreting policies, implementing procedures, and developing tailored guidelines to address complex organisational needs effectively. Strong communication skills are essential as well as the ability to negotiate and influence others to foster a positive WHS culture and promote effective safety practices. Ideally, you will also have long-term exposure to construction projects, particularly in assessing method statements prepared by third-party contractors.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia and criminal check.
Work Rights: You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Want to Apply?All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' section
Resume
Applications close Sunday 8th December 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-44350).
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