Senior Advisor (Contract Safety Assurance)

Department of Transport and Main Roads; Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 110 000 - 160 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible location

Permanent role

Career development

Wellbeing

Resumo da oferta

Department of Transport and Main Roads in Queensland seeks a Senior Advisor (Contractor Safety Assurance) to provide expert WHS guidance across major programs, including Bruce Highway upgrades. You will strengthen contractor safety governance, lead inspections, and advise project teams to improve safety outcomes for communities across Queensland.

The role offers a permanent, flexible full-time position with base locations in Toowoomba, Rockhampton, Mackay or Brisbane.

Qualificações

• Experience in contractor safety assurance and WHS advice across major programs.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, governance frameworks, auditing principles and risk management.
• Experience assessing contractor performance and implementing safety improvements in complex environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement across diverse groups.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the implementation of contractor safety assurance and WHS governance processes.
• Provide expert advice on contractor safety performance, risk management and continuous improvement.
• Conduct workplace visits, inspections and audits of contractor safety systems.
• Develop and review safety assurance frameworks, procedures and reporting tools.
• Analyse safety information to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Coach project teams and stakeholders to build capability in safety practices.
• Prepare reports and brief senior leaders on safety assurances and outcomes.
• Represent the organisation on safety committees and forums.
• Collaborate with health and safety professionals and project delivery teams across Queensland.

Conhecimentos

Safety governance

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Auditing and inspection

Contractor safety oversight

WHS knowledge

Formação académica

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Join Transport and Main Roads and play a key role in improving safety outcomes across some of Queensland's largest transport infrastructure projects. As the Senior Advisor (Contractor Safety Assurance), you will provide expert contractor safety assurance and WHS advice across major programs, including Bruce Highway upgrades and other significant QTRIP projects. Working with project teams, senior leaders and contractors, you'll help strengthen safety governance, build capability and influence safer project delivery for communities across Queensland.

Drive safety excellence across Queensland's major infrastructure projects.

Transport and Main Roads is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Advisor (Contractor Safety Assurance) to support the safe delivery of some of Queensland's most significant transport infrastructure investments.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence safety performance across major transport projects delivered through the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP), including the Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program (BHTSP), Bruce Highway Upgrade Program (BHUP), and other significant infrastructure projects. Working closely with project teams, contractors and senior leaders, you will help strengthen contractor safety assurance practices and workplace health and safety outcomes across project delivery.

About The Role

As the Senior Advisor (Contractor Safety Assurance), you will provide specialist advice and support to project and contract managers, ensuring effective contractor safety oversight, governance and continuous improvement across the project lifecycle.

You Will

• Lead and support the implementation of contractor safety assurance and workplace health and safety governance processes.
• Provide expert advice on contractor safety performance, risk management, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Conduct and support workplace visits, inspections and audits to assess contractor safety systems, controls and performance.
• Develop and review contractor safety assurance frameworks, standards, procedures, guidance material and reporting tools.
• Analyse safety information and identify emerging risks, trends and improvement opportunities.
• Build capability through coaching, guidance and support for project teams and stakeholders.
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefing notes and correspondence for senior leaders and key stakeholders.
• Represent Transport and Main Roads on committees, working groups and forums focused on safety and assurance activities.
• Work collaboratively with health and safety professionals, operational leaders and project delivery teams across Queensland.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a safety professional who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence positive safety outcomes.

The Successful Applicant Will Demonstrate

• Experience in contractor safety assurance, workplace health and safety, construction safety or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, governance frameworks, auditing principles and risk management practices.
• Experience assessing contractor performance and supporting safety improvements within complex operational or project environments.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse groups.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on practical and sustainable solutions.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and fostering a positive safety culture.

Why join us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to projects that deliver lasting benefits for Queensland communities while helping shape safety outcomes across major infrastructure programs.

You'll Enjoy

• A permanent flexible full-time role.
• The opportunity to be based in Toowoomba, Rockhampton, Mackay or Brisbane.
• Challenging and rewarding work on high-profile infrastructure projects.
• Career development opportunities within a large and diverse organisation.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture committed to professional growth and wellbeing.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group

Construction & Architecture