AO6/1 Principal Workplace Health and Safety Advisor
- Lead onsite workplace health and safety activities for a Queensland Government modular housing operation in Cairns.
- Deliver safety meetings, audits, incident investigations and compliance support across construction and manufacturing activities.
- Work with staff and management to strengthen safety culture and improve WHS performance.
🚨 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.
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