Onsite WHS Lead — Construction & Manufacturing

DFP Recruitment; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced Principal Workplace Health and Safety Advisor for a government department in Cairns, at the RAAC facility. You will lead WHS initiatives on site and partner with management to promote a strong safety culture across construction and lean manufacturing environments.

You will audit, investigate, and advise on legislation compliance, SWMS, and safety systems while engaging stakeholders at all levels to ensure proactive risk management.

Qualifications

• Experience in Workplace Health and Safety roles within construction, manufacturing, industrial or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and safety management systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to influence and educate teams at all levels.
• Strong investigation, auditing and risk management capabilities.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support workplace health and safety initiatives across the RAAC facility.
• Partner with site forepersons to conduct daily pre-start meetings.
• Ensure SWMS, hazards and high-risk activities are clearly communicated and understood.
• Facilitate monthly Talksafe meetings and workforce safety engagement activities.
• Conduct comprehensive site safety audits across construction delivery lines.
• Investigate incidents, hazards and near misses.
• Provide expert WHS advice and guidance to managers and operational teams.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Codes of Practice and organisational safety management systems.
• Build positive working relationships that drive a proactive and high-performing safety culture.

Skills

WHS knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Investigation

Auditing

Risk management

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Construction Industry White Card

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced Principal Workplace Health and Safety Advisor for a government department in Cairns, at the RAAC facility. You will lead WHS initiatives on site and partner with management to promote a strong safety culture across construction and lean manufacturing environments.

You will audit, investigate, and advise on legislation compliance, SWMS, and safety systems while engaging stakeholders at all levels to ensure proactive risk management.