Principal WHS and Safety Advisor

2 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Hudson Full time $400,000 per year

Principal WHS and Safety Advisor

Location: Brisbane, QLD

Contract Type: Contract until April 2026

Salary: $77 per hour, plus super

Seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Principal WHS and Safety Advisor to support the delivery of a major infrastructure project in Queensland. This is a full-time contract role for six months, with a high-profile government agency.

About the Role

This role offers a unique opportunity to provide visible safety leadership across a high-profile infrastructure upgrade project. Based at the Brisbane CBD office, and site-based Loganlea and Kuraby, you'll work closely with project delivery teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure safety obligations are met and risks are effectively managed.

You'll be responsible for implementing and monitoring workplace health and safety assurance processes in line with legislative requirements and government frameworks. The role is field-focused, requiring regular site engagement to verify compliance and drive continuous improvement in safety culture and systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead on-site safety activities including inspections, audits, and risk assessments
  • Engage with contractors and partners to ensure safe systems of work are understood and applied
  • Respond to incidents, support investigations, and oversee corrective actions
  • Provide expert advice on WHS and Safety legislation, standards, and codes of practice
  • Translate field insights into clear reports for leadership and governance forums
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives based on field observations and trends

About You

You're a safety professional who thrives in both field and office environments, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. You bring a proactive mindset, strong communication skills, and a commitment to best practice safety outcomes.

Essential Criteria

  • Tertiary qualifications in Health & Safety, Business, or a related discipline
  • Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, Rail Safety National Law, and relevant standards
  • Demonstrated experience in WHS management systems and field-based safety leadership
  • Background in large-scale rail or infrastructure projects
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital safety reporting tools
  • Right to work in Australia and willingness to undertake a Police Check if successful

Desirable

  • Experience with regulatory bodies such as ONRSR and OFSC
  • Internal Auditor certification
  • ICAM Lead Investigator accreditation

What's on Offer

  • A dynamic role within a major government infrastructure program
  • Opportunity to influence safety outcomes on a high-impact project
  • Supportive team culture and flexible working arrangements
  • Initial six-month contract with potential for extension

How to Apply

Please submit your application by hitting "apply now" at the bottom of this ad. For any questions, please reach out to Alicia King on  We will not be accepting application via email at this time.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson

Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen. Casual Loading *Please note for all Australian* based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.

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