Principal Specialist, Work, Health & Safety

Randstad; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Laptop

Mobile phone

Superannuation

Job summary

Randstad invites a proactive WHS professional to join its internal Work Health & Safety team as Principal Specialist in Brisbane. You will collaborate with a national team, conduct site assessments, and lead risk-prevention projects across high-profile clients and diverse industries.

The role requires travel across metropolitan Brisbane and occasional regional sites to drive safety standards. You will bring formal WHS qualifications or proven experience, deep knowledge of WHS legislation, and a

Qualifications

• Formal tertiary or vocational WHS qualifications or demonstrated WHS experience.
• In-depth knowledge of WHS legislation, standards and practical compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with clients, managers and workforce candidates.

Responsibilities

• Consult with host employers to align on risk management and promote safe work practices.
• Conduct safety assessments across sectors including warehousing, transport, logistics, construction and manufacturing.
• Provide strategic safety support and roll out risk-prevention projects for national accounts.
• Engage allied health professionals to assess functional demands and support fittings for roles.

Skills

WHS expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Legislation knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

WHS qualification

Job description

Are you an ambitious WHS professional looking to elevate your career? An exciting opportunity is available to join Randstad’s dynamic internal Work Health & Safety team as a Principal Specialist in Brisbane.

Collaborate with a highly supportive, national WHS & Injury Management team

Gain broad exposure across diverse, high-profile industries and clients

Permanent, full-time role

Competitive salary package + super + car allowance + laptop & mobile

About You

We are seeking an energetic, proactive and influential WHS professional who excels at building authentic relationships across all levels of business. You should have a strategic mindset, looking beyond immediate tasks to identify key risks, analyse safety trends and champion proactive injury prevention initiatives to support safe placements and labour hire. You will enjoy being on the road, working autonomously and undertaking routine site assessments while representing the business in a professional manner.

Key Responsibilities:

Work closely with host employers to consult on safety standards, align on risk management expectations and promote safe work practices.

Conduct comprehensive workplace safety assessments and across diverse sectors, including warehousing, transport, logistics, construction and manufacturing.

Provide strategic safety support and roll out tailored risk-prevention projects for key national accounts with some of Australia’s and the world’s most recognised businesses.

Engage with allied health professionals to assess functional and physical demands, support pre employment medicals and functional capacity assessments, helping consultants match candidates to role requirements.

Lead thorough incident investigations and implement practical corrective action plans for all injuries, hazards, and near misses.

What You Will Need to Succeed:

Formal tertiary/vocational WHS qualifications or demonstrated professional WHS experience.

In-depth knowledge of WHS legislation, standards, and practical compliance.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of effective stakeholder engagement.

Proven ability to build and sustain strong, long-term relationships with clients, managers and workforce candidates.

Willingness to travel regularly across metropolitan Brisbane and occasionally to regional sites.

About Randstad

As the world’s leading HR services provider, Randstad is built on a reputation for service excellence and a passion for developing talent. We empower our workforce through dedicated career development, a collaborative culture, and a human-forward approach.

To learn more about working with Randstad, visit www.randstad.com.au.