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Protech have a government aligned position for a Workplace Health and Safety Advisor to provide workplace health and safety (WHS) advice, service, and assistance to their construction and maintenance department, including a diverse range of WHS activities and technical matter relating to building, construction and maintenance industry.
The role works closely with the Principal Workplace Health and Safety Advisors (PWHSA) and the WHS Manager to implement and monitor operational Workplace Heath Safety and environmental (WHS&E) matters.
This role will work within a diverse team of building, construction and maintenance field and office staff.
Position overview:
- Conduct site WHS&E audits and inspections to ensure compliance for both the client and contractor delivered work.
- Provide WHS&E advice and guidance to department operational, supervisory and management staff regarding the clients Safety Management System (SMS) processes and requirements, and legislative compliance.
- Assist with the development and delivery of information sessions educating on the relevant WHS&E information and activities to department staff.
- Assist with reporting and investigating the clients WHS&E incidents and contractor notifiable incidents.
- Assist with the worker rehabilitation and return to work programs, under the guidance of the RRTW Advisor or WHS Manager. Assist with coordinating with the emergency planning and response activities for the clients offices and depots.
- Assist with the development, review and implementation of SWMSs, risk assessments, and WHS Management plans.
- Assist with regular WHS&E reporting for regions and business.
- Assist with the delivery of a range of health and safety programs, to enable a service that is responsive to the needs of the stakeholders.
Technical/operational expertise
- Knowledge of industry, or similar industry, in order to understand the hazards, risks and control measures.
- Ability to interpret WHS legislation, including relevant legislation, Codes of Practice, Australian Standards / International Standards, to provide advice and guidance to stakeholders.
- Ability to build and sustain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including employees, managers and other internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated capacity to liaise in a clear and concise manner through the use of structured written and oral communication.
Mandatory position requirements
While there are no mandatory requirements, WHS&E experience in construction, maintenance, or similar industry and Certificate IV in WHS is highly desirable.
Must be able to pass D&A testing.
Position is based on the south side of the Brisbane.
$69.21 per hour. 38hr week.
A great opportunity to get a foot in the door in a government position.
If you think this is for you, APPLY NOW or send resume directly to brett.porter@protech.com.au