WHS Advisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Laptop

Mobile phone

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Principal Specialist for its Brisbane WHS team. This permanent, full-time role offers collaboration with a national injury management team and exposure to diversified industries.

You will lead risk assessments, drive proactive safety initiatives, and travel across metropolitan Brisbane to sites. A formal WHS qualification or demonstrated experience is required, with strong stakeholder engagement skills and a professional, autonomous work style.

Qualifications

• Formal WHS qualifications or demonstrated WHS experience
• In-depth knowledge of WHS legislation and standards
• Strong written and verbal communication with stakeholders
• Ability to build long-term client and workforce relationships
• Willingness to travel across Brisbane and regional sites

Responsibilities

• Consult host employers on safety standards and risk management
• Conduct safety assessments across warehousing, transport, logistics, construction and manufacturing
• Roll out risk-prevention projects for national accounts
• Engage allied health professionals for medicals and functional assessments
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions

Skills

WHS knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Site assessment

Incident investigation

Education

Formal WHS qualifications

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.