Senior Advisor (Contract Safety Assurance)

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Advisor (Contractor Safety Assurance) to provide expert safety oversight across major Queensland infrastructure projects, including Bruce Highway upgrades.

You will work with project teams, contractors and leaders to strengthen governance, drive continuous improvement and shape safety outcomes across the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Contractor safety assurance

WHS governance

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Audit & governance

Job description

Senior Advisor (Contract Safety Assurance)

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD – Brisbane QLD

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.