AO6 Senior Advisor, Safety

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Advisor specialising in Workplace Health and Safety and Rail Safety Systems and Reporting. This pivotal role sits within a dedicated team responsible for delivering some of Queensland's most significant rail infrastructure projects, shaping the future of transport across the state. As a contractor on a full-time basis for an initial six months, you will play a crucial part in ensuring that safety, reliability, and efficiency are at the forefront of every project milestone.

What you'll do:

- Develop comprehensive policies, guidelines, procedures, programs, and initiatives designed to support robust safety processes in line with current legislation and industry standards.
- Implement the Safety Assurance activity program, monitoring outcomes for trends and identifying organisational learning opportunities.
- Maintain oversight of all safety assurance activities conducted by contracted entities and project personnel to ensure consistent application of best practices across multiple projects.
- Prepare detailed reports on safety assurance and management activities for presentation to senior leadership teams, providing clear insights into performance and areas for improvement.
- Lead and support key safety management activities including risk assessments, safety observations, incident investigations, and risk mitigation planning to foster a proactive safety culture.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams as well as external partners such as regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with relevant WHS acts, regulations, codes of practice, guidelines, and AS/ISO standards.
- Provide strategic advice on safety matters to senior management while ensuring all teams remain informed about industry developments and legislative changes affecting rail safety.
- Utilise advanced analytical skills to identify emerging risks or issues within safety systems and develop effective strategies for their management or mitigation.
- Support commitments to continuous improvement by participating in reviews of existing processes and recommending enhancements where necessary.

What you bring:

- A tertiary qualification in Health and Safety, Business or a related field is essential for this position.
- At least five years' experience working on large-scale rail or infrastructure construction projects is highly desirable.
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant WHS acts, regulations, codes of practice, guidelines as well as AS/ISO standards is required.
- Internal Auditor qualifications are preferred as they demonstrate capability in evaluating compliance within complex operational environments.
- ICAM lead investigator certification would be advantageous for conducting thorough incident investigations when required.
- Excellent analytical skills are needed to monitor safety activities effectively; identify trends; assess risks; and develop proactive strategies for issue resolution.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications—including Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint—is necessary for managing documentation efficiently.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities are vital for planning initiatives; implementing new processes; managing stakeholder expectations; and providing strategic advice at senior levels.
- Demonstrated experience ensuring teams remain informed about industry changes—particularly those relating to legislation or best practice—is important.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

To apply, please click "Apply" or contact Brianna Brutnall on 07 3032 2286 or brianna.brutnall@robertwalters.com.au for a confidential discussion.

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