Seeking a Principle Workplace Health & Safety Advisor for a QLD Government organisation.
Your new company
Hays Recruitment is pleased to support the urgent recruitment of a highly motivated Workplace Health and Safety Principal Advisor to work within the Queensland Government for a duration of 6 months with possibility of extension.
Your new role You will be responsible for providing service and advice on the diverse range of WHS activities and environmental technical matters relating to the building, construction and maintenance industry.
Responsibilities:
Oversee the WHS management and environmental systems for the region to ensure compliance is being achieved and risks are identified and managed Provide WHS and environmental advice to senior management and regional staff sourced from existing legislation, industry standards and internal policy/procedures Support and assist the region in implementing any actions needed to ensure effective and compliant environmental, safety and health processes. Assist with investigating dangerous incidents, hazards, and workplace accidents, conducting WHS and environmental management system audits, inspecting construction sites, maintenance activities and offices and depots, and identifying hazards and risks, and formulate and implementing preventative actions Develop and educate staff on new technologies both in the field of workplace health, safety and environment through formal training and regular communication. What you'll need to succeed
We are seeking an experienced WHS Advisor with great attention to detail and strong communication skills. A construction industry related trade qualification would be highly desirable, and current Workplace Health & Safety General Safety Induction Card Travel is an integral activity for this role. Travel is an integral activity for this role and will require overnight stays of up to 4 nights (or as negotiated). As the majority of this will be road travel, you will need to possess a current Driver's License. There will also be occasions where you will be required to travel by (light) aircraft.
What you'll get in return
In return for your hard work, you will be rewarded with an AO6 level role within the public sector, earning an attractive hourly rate, and work in a well-established, friendly, and supportive team.
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or for more information, please contact Alecia Freeman at Hays on 07 4049 2909 or email
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