Workplace Health & Safety Advisor

Devcon Building; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Devcon Property Group in Queensland invites a confident WHS advisor to join our active construction teams in Maroochydore. You will provide practical guidance, help maintain compliance with Queensland WHS legislation and support project managers across multiple sites.

Reporting to senior operations, you will lead risk assessments, incident investigations, toolbox talks and training, while coordinating with subcontractors to ensure safe work practices and responsive corrective actions.

Qualifications

• You are ideally experienced in providing WHS guidance across construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of Queensland WHS legislation and site safety requirements.
• Experience conducting site inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Ability to develop and review safety policies and management plans.
• Excellent communication and leadership to coach teams on safe practices.

Responsibilities

• Advise on WHS compliance and risk controls across projects.
• Conduct site inspections and internal WHS audits.
• Review risk assessments and SWMS/JSAs, identify gaps and improvements.
• Maintain WHS documentation, registers and records.
• Coordinate inductions, toolbox talks and training sessions.
• Investigate incidents/near-misses and prepare reports with corrective actions.

Skills

WHS knowledge

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Incident investigations

Site safety inspections

Subcontractor management

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Diploma in Work Health and Safety

Tools

WHS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning building company

Our Business:

Devcon Property Group are experts in property development, construction, sales and property management. We specialise in the design and construction of residential, industrial and commercial properties throughout Queensland. We take great pride in offering a built better solution for our clients construction, sales and management needs.

Reporting to senior operational management, you will provide practical WHS guidance and support across our active construction projects and workplace operations.

You’ll play an important role in maintaining compliance with Queensland WHS legislation, identifying potential risks, improving safety processes and helping our teams understand and meet their safety responsibilities.

This is an advisory and support position, working collaboratively with operational teams to achieve the best possible safety outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

WHS Compliance & Systems

• Provide advice on Queensland WHS legislation, regulations, Codes of Practice and relevant Australian Standards.
• Develop, review and maintain WHS policies, procedures and Safety Management Plans.
• Review risk assessments, SWMS and JSAs, identifying gaps and recommending improvements.
• Maintain accurate WHS documentation, registers and records.
• Keep up to date with legislative changes and communicate relevant updates to management.

Site Inspections & Audits

• Conduct regular site safety inspections and internal WHS audits across active building projects.
• Identify hazards, assess risks and recommend appropriate control measures.
• Monitor PPE use, safe work practices and subcontractor compliance.
• Verify required safety documentation and competent-person sign-offs for temporary structures.
• Monitor corrective actions and follow up outstanding items with relevant managers and action owners.

Training & Consultation

• Conduct employee, subcontractor and visitor WHS inductions.
• Coordinate and deliver toolbox talks and relevant safety training.
• Work closely with site supervisors, project managers and subcontractors to improve safety outcomes.
• Support WHS committees and encourage open communication around workplace safety.
• Monitor training, competency and plant licence records.
• Coordinate and conduct incident, injury and near-miss investigations.
• Prepare investigation reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Support emergency planning, evacuation arrangements and first aid requirements.
• Monitor investigation outcomes and follow up outstanding corrective actions.
• Promptly escalates serious incidents, significant hazards and unresolved safety concerns.

About You

You are a confident and approachable WHS professional who can build strong working relationships while maintaining the confidence to address unsafe practices and challenge non-compliance when required.

You will ideally bring:

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (or higher).
• Previous WHS experience within the building and construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of Queensland WHS legislation and construction site safety requirements.
• Experience conducting site inspections, safety audits, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Competency with WHS software and Microsoft Office.
• Diploma in Work Health and Safety.
• ICAM or similar incident investigation training.
• Experience working in subcontractor-heavy environments.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.

What We Are Looking For

• A proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach to workplace safety.
• The confidence to communicate expectations and challenge unsafe behaviours professionally.
• The ability to influence and engage people at all levels of the business.
• Strong problem-solving and risk-management skills.
• A genuine commitment to continuous improvement and building a positive safety culture.

Why Join Devcon?

At Devcon, we believe in working together, supporting one another and taking pride in what we do.

Our values are reflected in our approach: BuiltBetter – Better Together.

You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced team, make a genuine contribution to workplace safety and help shape the safety culture across our projects.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your WHS career and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.