WHS Advisor

Job Q; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Brisbane-based project

Long-term project stability

Career progression

Job summary

Hays Construction is partnering with a leading builder to recruit a WHS Advisor for a landmark Brisbane apartment development. You will be site-based, reporting to the Project Manager and HSEQ leadership, and will drive safety excellence across the project.

You will conduct inspections, audits, incident investigations and SWMS reviews, while coaching management and subcontractors and supporting injury management. A strong WHS background in large-scale residential/high-rise projects is essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety or higher.
• Experience as WHS Advisor within the construction sector.
• Experience on projects valued at $100M+.
• Strong knowledge of Queensland WHS legislation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach to safety.
• Ability to build strong relationships across project teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections and safety audits.
• Facilitating toolbox talks and pre-start meetings.
• Monitoring subcontractor safety compliance.
• Reviewing SWMS and high-risk work activities.
• Investigating incidents, hazards and near misses.
• Maintaining site safety records and reporting requirements.
• Providing coaching to site management and subcontractors.
• Assisting with return-to-work and injury management processes.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensuring compliance with WHS legislation and company procedures.

Skills

Safety audits

Toolbox talks

Stakeholder engagement

Incident investigation

WHS compliance

Coaching

Return-to-work

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety

Job description

#### WHS AdvisorBrisbane City, QLD 4000Full Time#### Job descriptionWHS Advisor job, Brisbane, $150K-$200K + Super. Join a landmark $450M apartment project. Your new company Hays Construction has partnered with a leading builder with an established track record delivering large-scale residential, mixed-use and high-rise developments across Queensland.With a major apartment project currently under construction, they are seeking an experienced WHS Advisor to join the site-based team and play a key role in maintaining the project's strong safety standards.Your new role Reporting to the Project Manager and Senior HSEQ leadership team, you will be responsible for supporting the safe delivery of this landmark development while fostering a proactive safety culture across all levels of the project.Your responsibilities will include:Conducting regular site inspections and safety auditsFacilitating toolbox talks and pre-start meetingsMonitoring subcontractor safety complianceReviewing SWMS and high-risk work activitiesInvestigating incidents, hazards and near missesMaintaining site safety records and reporting requirementsProviding coaching and guidance to site management and subcontractorsAssisting with return-to-work and injury management processesIdentifying opportunities for continuous improvementEnsuring compliance with WHS legislation and company proceduresWhat you'll need to succeed To be successful, you will possess:Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety or higherPrevious experience as a WHS Advisor within the construction sectorExperience working on commercial, residential or high-rise projects valued at $100M+Strong knowledge of Queensland WHS legislationExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skillsA proactive and solutions-focused approach to safetyThe ability to build strong relationships across all levels of a project teamWhat you'll get in returnOpportunity to work on a landmark $450M apartment developmentLong-term project stabilitySupportive and experienced project leadership teamStrong safety-first cultureCareer progression opportunities within a growing businessCompetitive salary package of $150K - $200K + SuperBrisbane-based projectWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on 0413 395 183, or email me at If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Please click here to apply.