AO6/1 Principal Workplace Health and Safety Advisor

🚨 AO6 Principal Workplace Health & Safety Advisor - Cairns 🚨

💰 $79.17/hr + Super | 📅 Nov 9 – Jan 29 (with possible extension) | 🕒 Monday to Friday

Are you a WHS leader who doesn't just enforce safety standards but inspires a strong safety culture? Do you thrive in fast-paced construction or manufacturing environments where your expertise genuinely makes a difference?

This is your opportunity to step into a high-impact role with a Queensland State Government team delivering innovative modular housing solutions across the state.

🏗️ About the Role

Based in Cairns at the Rapid Accommodation and Apprentice Centre (RAAC), you'll be the go-to Workplace Health & Safety expert supporting a highly skilled workforce building state-of-the-art modular homes for communities throughout Queensland.

This is a unique environment that combines the best of both worlds: ✅ Construction-focused project delivery
✅ Lean manufacturing processes
✅ Strong operational autonomy
✅ Support from a wider regional WHS team

You'll play a key role in shaping a safe, productive, and high-performing workplace culture.

👷 What You'll Be Doing

• Be the dedicated WHS lead on site
• Partner with workers, forepersons, and management to drive positive safety outcomes
• Lead daily pre-start meetings and ensure high-risk activities are properly planned and understood
• Support Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) compliance
• Facilitate monthly Talksafe meetings
• Conduct comprehensive safety audits across production and construction delivery lines
• Investigate incidents, hazards, and safety concerns
• Ensure compliance with legislation, Codes of Practice, and WHS management systems
• Work collaboratively with the regional WHS network to continuously improve safety performance

✅ What You'll Need

• Certificate IV in Workplace Health & Safety
• Construction White Card
• Current Driver's Licence
• Strong skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Previous WHS experience in a construction, manufacturing, or similar operational environment
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to influence and educate teams through a collaborative approach

⭐ Why You'll Love It

• Excellent pay rate of $79.17/hr + super
• Monday to Friday schedule
• Work on innovative modular housing projects making a real community impact
• Join a professional and supportive government team
• Potential contract extension for the right candidate
• Immediate start opportunity

⏰ This role is moving quickly and submissions are being reviewed now.

We're aiming to present suitable candidates within the next 12-48 hours, so if this sounds like your next opportunity, send through your updated CV ASAP.

📧 Earlier applications will receive priority consideration.