WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY ADVISOR – CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services   

Branch: Project Management 

Salary Range: Band 5 $98,778 - $111,969 + Superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions) 

Work Type: Temporary Full-time 

Duration: Up to 12 months (Extension/s thereafter but not guaranteed) 

Location: Green Square 

Our Business  

Brisbane City Council is one of the largest local governments in Australia, dedicated to building a better Brisbane. We deliver a wide range of services and infrastructure projects that support the city’s growth, sustainability, and liveability. Our commitment to safety, collaboration, and innovation underpins everything we do. 

Our Branch  

Infrastructure Services is responsible for delivering major infrastructure projects across Brisbane. We work closely with external contractors and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. Our team culture is collaborative, professional, and focused on continuous improvement and technical excellence. 

The Role  

We are seeking a highly skilled and construction-focused Workplace Health and Safety Advisor to join our team. This role is pivotal in supporting the safe delivery of infrastructure projects by working directly with contractors in high risk environments. You will be working with internal Council staff and engaging with external stakeholders to ensure safety documentation and site practices meet legislative and Council standards. 

This is a hands-on role that involves site audits, contractor engagement, and providing professional safety advice. You’ll be attending pre-start and onsite meetings, reviewing safety documentation, and helping the project team assess and manage risks. Your ability to communicate clearly, negotiate effectively, and call out unsafe practices will be key to your success. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• reviewing contractor safety documentation to ensure risks are understood and adequately controlled 
• conducting site audits and producing high-quality reports 
• attending pre-start and onsite meetings and advising on safety controls and documentation 
• supporting project teams with risk management and safety advice 
• engaging with contractors to monitor safety performance and practices 
• contributing to the continuous improvement of Council’s safety management systems 
• mentoring and coaching contractors and project teams on safety best practices 

To be successful you will have: 

• experience in government or the private sector in a professional field relevant to construction safety 
• strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage confidently with Tier 1 and 2 contractors 
• ability to provide professional advice in high-risk work environments 
• knowledge of WHS legislation and its application in construction and infrastructure projects 
• ability to write clear, professional reports and safety documentation 
• demonstrated experience in managing difficult conversations and influencing safe outcomes 
• ability to investigate incidents and monitor and influence investigation outcomes 
• certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (mandatory) 
• Possession of a current “C” Class driver’s licence (mandatory) 
• General Construction Induction (desirable) 
• Auditing qualification (desirable) 

Benefits of working for Council include:  

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements  
• free gym and wellness centre  
• award winning superannuation fund  
• generous leave provisions  
• competitive salary.   

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE 

How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. 

For more information: Please call Emily Pickford on 07 3178 2794.  

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team. 

Application Closing Date: Monday 1 December 2025 at 11:55pm AEST. 

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.