Whs And Compliance Lead

Recruit Shop; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Immediate start

Office-based Woolloongabba

Job summary

Recruit Shop Pty Ltd in Woolloongabba is seeking a dedicated WHS & Compliance professional to own and manage workplace safety systems and processes. The role focuses on establishing robust safety controls and audit programs across residential, commercial, insurance and solar sites.

You will conduct audits, verify documentation, and drive continuous improvement in safety policy implementation. This is a hands-on, office-based position ideal for a proactive, well-organised candidate ready to

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in WHS.
• Experience in a WHS role, preferably in construction or trades.
• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting safety audits, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Experience developing and implementing policies, processes and procedures.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with staff at all levels.
• Proactive, adaptable and organised approach within a growing business.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site safety audits of technicians (about 10 per month) across residential, commercial, insurance and solar sites.
• Verify safety documentation in the office (SWMS, Take 5s, test results and job records).
• Continue improving safety processes and procedures.
• Set up and manage the company’s audit schedule, and coordinate client or builder audits.
• Track technician licences, tickets and apprentice supervision to keep the team compliant.
• Deliver safety inductions for new starters, apprentices and subcontractors.

Skills

WHS experience

Safety audits

Policy development

Communication

Organised

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Job description

• EARN $100,000 - $120,000 pa + Super | Negotiable Based on Experience

• Join A Growing Family-Owned Electrical & Solar Contractor in Woolloongabba

• Own a Newly Created Role in a Growing Team | $500 Sign On Bonus After 3 Months

About The Company

Our client is a well-established family-owned electrical and solar contractor servicing residential, commercial, insurance and solar customers throughout South East Queensland.

With an outstanding reputation backed by more than 750 Google reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars, the business has built its success on quality workmanship, exceptional customer service and strong community relationships.

About The Opportunity

The primary purpose of this position is to implement and manage the workplace health and safety (WHS) and compliance functions.

This is a newly created role where you will take ownership of safety systems, processes and procedures.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct on-site safety audits of each technician around 10 a month across residential, commercial, insurance and solar sites
• Verify safety documentation in the office, including SWMS, Take 5s, test results and job records
• Continue improving and evolving safety processes and procedures.
• Set up and manage the company’s audit schedule, and coordinate any audits from clients or builders.
• Track technician licences, tickets and apprentice supervision to keep the team compliant
• Deliver safety inductions for new starters, apprentices and subcontractors.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• A Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
• Previous experience in an WHS role, preferably in construction or trades
• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation and compliance requirements
• Proven experience conducting safety audits, risk assessments and incident investigations
• Experience developing and implementing policies, processes and procedures
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with staff at all levels
• Proactive, adaptable and organised approach within a growing business

What's in it for You?

• Be The First In A Newly Created WHS & Compliance Role
• Highly Reputable Business With A 4.9-Star Rating
• Family-Owned Business That Values Its People
• Supportive, Growing & Collaborative Team
• Office-Based Woolloongabba Location
• Immediate Start Available For the Right Candidate
• $500 Sign On Bonus After 3 Months