Job description
Our client is looking for an experienced Principal Workplace Health and Safety Advisor to join their team in Cairns. Reporting to the Principal WHS Advisor, Far North Queensland, you will be responsible for providing service and advice on the diverse range of WHS activities and environmental technical matters relating to the building, construction, and maintenance industry.
As the Principal Workplace Health and Safety Advisor, your responsibility will include and will not be limited to:
This position is available for the duration of six months with the possibility of an extension and offering an hourly rate of $71.67 + Super p/h.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
As the Principal Workplace Health and Safety Advisor, your responsibility will include and will not be limited to:
- Oversee the WHS management and environmental systems for the region to ensure compliance is being achieved and risks are identified and managed.
- Provide WHS and environmental advice to senior management and regional staff sourced from existing legislation, industry standards and internal policy/procedures.
- Support and assist the region in implementing any actions needed to ensure effective and compliant environmental, safety and health processes.
- Assist with investigating dangerous incidents, hazards, and workplace accidents, conducting WHS and environmental management system audits, inspecting construction sites, maintenance activities and offices and depots, and identifying hazards and risks, and formulate and implementing preventative actions.
- Develop and educate staff in new technologies both in the field of workplace health, safety and environment through formal training and regular communication.
- Extensive/strong experience in WHS in the construction industry
- Construction industry related trade qualification (highly desirable); and
- Current Workplace Health & Safety General Safety Induction Card
- Ability to commit to travel (overnight stays of up to 4 nights (or as negotiated))
- Current Driver's License
This position is available for the duration of six months with the possibility of an extension and offering an hourly rate of $71.67 + Super p/h.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.