Workplace Health and Safety Advisor

Workplace Health and Safety Advisor | Mt Isa Government opportunity | Temporary contract | Site-based WHS role

Your new company 
Join a well-established government organisation responsible for delivering and maintaining essential building and infrastructure services across Queensland. An opportunity is available for an experienced Workplace Health and Safety Advisor to support safe operations, contractor compliance and WHS initiatives throughout the Mt Isa region.
Your new role 
Based in Mt Isa, you will provide practical workplace health, safety and environmental advice across operational sites, offices and depots. This temporary contract will run from 23 November 2026 to 26 February 2027.
Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting WHS&E site audits and inspections across internal and contractor-delivered works
• Providing advice to operational, supervisory and management staff regarding safety management processes and legislative compliance
• Assisting with WHS&E incident reporting and investigations, including contractor notifiable incidents
• Supporting the development and delivery of WHS&E information and education sessions
• Assisting with worker rehabilitation and return-to-work programs
• Coordinating emergency planning and response activities across offices and depots
• Developing, reviewing and implementing SWMS, risk assessments and WHS Management Plans
• Preparing regular regional and business WHS&E reports
• Supporting the delivery of health and safety programs that meet stakeholder and operational requirements

What you'll need to succeed 
To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a Workplace Health and Safety Advisor or similar role
• A strong understanding of WHS legislation, risk management and compliance requirements
• Experience conducting workplace audits, inspections and incident investigations
• The ability to review and develop SWMS, risk assessments and safety management documentation
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to provide practical advice across different levels of an organisation
• A current clean driving licence
• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety is highly desirable
• Experience within construction, infrastructure, government or contractor-delivered environments will be highly regarded

What you'll get in return 
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected government organisation and make a practical contribution to workplace safety across the Mt Isa region. 
You will receive:

• A temporary contract from 23 November 2026 to 26 February 2027
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of operational and contractor-delivered works
• The opportunity to support meaningful safety and compliance initiatives
• A varied position combining site inspections, advisory work, investigations and safety program delivery

What 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 to Hannah.Hill@hays.com.au, or call us now on 07 4049 2975.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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