Work Health and Safety Advisor

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia u&u Recruitment Partners Full time
About the organisation


Our client is a leading provider of integrated support, therapy and advice for people living with a disability in Queensland and Northern New South Wales.

They work with people at every stage of their lives from diagnosis, early intervention and the school years, through to employment, independent living and into retirement.

With a reputation for delivering quality supports, our client is one of the fastest growing disability organisations in Australia, supporting more than 10,000 people through its 3,000-strong workforce.

About the role

Reporting to the Work, Health and Safety Manager, your core responsibilities will include:
Lead and mentor a team of 2 WHS officers;
Review and update the risk register and mentor the leaders across the business on the risk management principles;
Review all incident reports and work with teams to ensure appropriate incident management coupled with effective investigation practices;
Assist with the development and review of risk assessments and SWMS, ensuring compliance with industry legislation;
Conduct safety audits, spot audits and reviews of work sites;
Assist with Rehabilitation and RTW (as required);
Support the broader WHS team to ensure the continual improvement of risk and hazard identification and mitigation; and


Support the development and implementation of WHS training to build the capability of front line workers coupled with the improvement of the organisation's safety culture.

About the person

To be successful in this role you will have:
Certificate IV in WHS or Diploma of WHS (or equivalent);
RTW and Rehabilitation experience (desirable);
Experience training staff effectively in WHS;
Knowledge of contemporary legislative WHS policies and requirements;
Eligibility to meet the requirements of a Department of Communities and Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian criminal history screening; and

Current 'C' class driver's licence with regular access to vehicle.

Please submit your resume in Word format only.

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