AO5 Workplace Health & Safety Advisor
- Provide WHS advice and guidance across construction and maintenance environments.
- Conduct audits, inspections, and support compliance with WHS legislation.
- Assist with incident reporting and the development of WHS training initiatives.
- AO5 Workplace Health & Safety Advisor
- Construction & Maintenance
- Hourly Rate: $69.21 per hour + superannuation
- QLD Government
- Initial Contract: 31st of August 2026 – 31st of March 2027 + highly likely ongoing contract
About the Role
A fantastic opportunity is currently available for an experienced WHS&E Advisor, to provide WHS advice, support and guidance across a large building, construction and maintenance environment.
Working closely with the Principal Workplace Health and Safety Advisors and the WHS Manager to implement and monitor operational Workplace Heath Safety and environmental (WHS&E) matters across the department. You will partner with both field and office-based stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct workplace health, safety and environmental audits and inspections across operational sites.
- Provide WHS advice and guidance to operational, supervisory and management staff.
- Support compliance with WHS legislation, Codes of Practice and organisational safety management systems.
- Assist with incident reporting, investigations and contractor notifiable incident processes.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of WHS training, information sessions and awareness initiatives.
- Assist with rehabilitation and return-to-work activities under senior guidance.
- Support emergency planning and response activities across offices and depots.
- Assist with the development, review and implementation of Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), risk assessments and WHS management plans.
- Prepare regular WHS reporting and assist with the delivery of health and safety programs.
- Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Must have experience in workplace health and safety within construction
- Certificate IV in WHS
- Experience conducting audits, inspections, investigations and safety reporting.
- Ability to work collaboratively and provide practical safety advice in operational environments.
- Sound knowledge of WHS hazards, risk management principles and effective control measures.
- Ability to interpret and apply WHS legislation, Codes of Practice and relevant standards.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
Apply
To be considered for this position, please apply directly below with an up-to-date CV and cover letter in Microsoft Word format. Alternatively, email Louise Clark directly at louise.clark@empiregroup.com.au | Please reference JOBID: 1668900
At Empire Group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other underrepresented groups to apply. Our focus is on creating fair, accessible, and culturally safe recruitment processes that genuinely reflect and respect the communities we serve.
Reference number: 1668900
Profession:GovernmentGovernment
Company: empire group
Date posted: 17th Aug, 2026
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