Safety Advisor - Contract
- Location:
- Nerang, Queensland, Australia
- Posted:
- 23rd May 2025
- Advertiser:
- Hays - ANZ - 2935026
- 12-Month Contract
- State Government Department
- Attractive Hourly Rate + Super
Your new company
Hays is the preferred supplier choice of Federal, State and Local Government organisations as well as leading employers in Health, Technology, Insurance, Education and Utilities across Queensland. We are partnered with a State Government Department in Nerang to recruit a Safety Advisor.
Your new role
Provide high-quality professional advice and support to project and contract management staff, managers, and regional teams on WHS legislation, standards, certification, accreditation, and best practices. Assist with implementing WHS policies, managing contractor safety performance, and promoting good practices in organisation-led construction projects.
In this temporary assignment, your responsibilities will include:
- Collaborate with peer roles, project, and regional leadership in contractor safety assurance under the delivery model WHS Delivery Model.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with safety practitioners, project and contract management staff, and managers across organisation
- Stay updated on good practices and emerging trends in contractor safety assurance.
- Assist project and contract administration teams with Client-Side Safety Governance (CSSG), including reviewing and analysing project data and reports.
- Support principal contractors in effective incident reporting and investigation while aiding the organisation's project teams in monitoring improvement actions.
- Contribute to the identification, planning, and execution of contractor safety assurance initiatives to enhance industry WHS capabilities and performance.
- Aid in implementing contractor safety assurance content through training, consultation, and ongoing effectiveness monitoring.
- Lead and support workplace visits, inspections, and audits to help the organisation's project teams understand contractor systems and risk management controls.
What you'll need to succeed
To excel in this role, you should have:
- Current holder of a Class C driver's license
- Cert IV in WHS
- Previous experience working in a similar role
- Strong communication skills
- Traffic Management qualifications are highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in undertaking workplace investigations.
- Previous experience in construction or infrastructure is desirable.
What you'll get in return
Through Hays, this role offers you an attractive hourly rate + super, 12-month contract, an opportunity to progress your career with this State Government Department and:
- Weekly pay cycles
- Nominated choice of superannuation fund
- Online time sheet submission and approval
- No hidden costs or payroll deductions for our services
- Regular contact with consultants throughout the duration of your assignment
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
