WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY SNR ADV

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services

Branch: Commercial Services and Business Improvement 

Salary Range: Band 6 $112,055 - $123,989 + 14% Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Kangaroo Point and Regional Operations Centre Eagle Farm

Our Business

Infrastructure Services brings together Council's asset management, infrastructure planning, design, project management, construction, services, maintenance and transport operations activities.​ We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that values and embraces all our wonderful differences!

Our Branch

The Commercial Services and Business Improvement Branch's purpose is to drive improvement, agility, and resilience, by providing support to City Standards and more broadly across Infrastructure Services, making it easier and safer to deliver outcomes for the community.

The Role

The Workplace Health and Safety Senior Advisor is primarily responsible for providing workplace health and safety advice in the construction unit based on risk management principles, compliance and legislative requirements. This will include developing risk management processes and safety management plans, as well as conducting site inspections, audits, and workplace health and safety investigations. You will also monitor and audit current safety practices and procedures to contribute to ongoing compliance and continuous improvement for Council projects and staff.

Your role will include working with senior management and safety professionals to assess safety systems and provide support and advice where required. You will also design and conduct Workplace Health and Safety training, inductions, hazard awareness and job-specific risk management programs to support the development of the team.

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to apply your experience in safety systems and lead discussions and training about safety for construction individuals across Council.

To be successful you will have:

• knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety legislation, policies and procedures in a field-based operations area
• demonstrated experience in risk management and safety development in construction or relevant industry
• ability to coach and mentor to support team development and lead conversations around safety requirements
• investigation skills in undertaking health and safety audits, investigating injuries, accidents and dangerous events
• highly developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• a tertiary qualification in OHS or related field
• a current “C” Class driver’s licence.

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. 

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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.

This role may require a Criminal History Check.

For more information: Please call Cassandra Lee on 07 3403 0026.

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: Friday 1 August 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.