Manager, (Asbestos and Demolition Compliance)

1 week ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

**You'll be part of a dynamic and diverse culture, working alongside supportive and passionate people. Building a career with us means you can help make a real difference in the lives of Queensland workers and employers, and their families.

We seek to improve work health and safety, through regulatory and policy frameworks and the provision of evidenced-based services and advice.

As the Manager (Asbestos and Demolition Compliance) within Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ), you will be part of an efficient flexible and responsive team that strives for safer workplaces. Some of your responsibilities will include:

- Lead and manage a team of specialist Inspectors in a regulator environment
- Provide strategic and operational direction, support and expert advice to ensure asbestos related investigations and demolition license holder assessments meet requisite standards of quality
- This role works closely with the Office of the WHS Prosecutor and CFS Legal Support Officers on asbestos related investigations
- Provide high level technical advice to the OIR executive on emerging issues and trends within the asbestos and demolition compliance area
- Work autonomously and be part of a high functioning team

Location: Flexible.

To be successful in this role you will need:

- To demonstrate the assimilation of specialist knowledge and skills commensurate with the requirements of the position
- A qualification in the field of occupational health and hygiene that includes asbestos, and Government Investigations would be highly regarded
- Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills, including the ability to deal with and diffuse conflict and liaise with the community around sensitive matters - Strong time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and lead others

What you will get out of it:

- Be part of the solution to keep Queenslanders safe at work
- See the direct impact of your role in the community
- Access a range of benefits as part of your employment experience with the Queensland Government including flexible work, health and wellbeing programs, competitive salary and superannuation, support for development, employment security and so much more.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/620140/25

Closing Date: Thursday, 27th February 2025
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