A well-established Queensland civil and infrastructure contractor is looking for a senior WHS leader to take ownership of safety operations from Brisbane northwards to Far North Queensland.

IBG is a majority Indigenous owned recruitment business registered with Supply Nation, specialising in civil engineering, infrastructure, construction and major project recruitment. We partner closely with contractors, engineering consultancies and delivery organisations to place high quality technical professionals. Our approach is relationship led and commercially grounded, built on practical industry experience and a clear understanding of how complex projects are delivered.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the General Manager - Safety, you will lead WHS across northern operations covering civil construction, infrastructure delivery and heavy industry environments. 

You will be the senior safety voice for the region - influencing at all levels from site crews through to General Managers and clients. 

This is a leadership role with genuine scope - managing a team of WHS Advisors, working across a large and active project portfolio, and driving the business's shift from compliance-based safety to risk ownership at the operational level. 

The systems, accreditations and framework are in place. The mandate is clear.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and team development - Lead, mentor and develop WHS Advisors and Senior WHS Advisors across the region. Facilitate Safety Leadership Workshops and embed safety thinking into operational planning and decision-making.

Legislative compliance and systems - Ensure compliance across WHS legislation in multiple jurisdictions including construction and mining. Maintain ISO, OFSC, QMS and TMR accreditations. Translate legislation into practical site-level systems and controls.

Risk management - Oversee hazard identification, critical control implementation and SWMS across a diverse project portfolio. Review and monitor contractor WHS systems and performance.

Incident management - Lead investigation of serious incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences. Ensure notifiable incidents are reported in line with legal requirements. Drive corrective action and trend analysis.

Auditing and reporting - Plan and conduct WHS audits and compliance reviews. Track LTIFR, TRIFR, near misses and audit actions. Report performance and trends to senior leadership and governance forums.

About You

Essential

• 5+ years in WHS spanning field operations and leadership positions
• Heavy industry background - civil construction, mining, oil and gas or commercial
• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation across Queensland and Federal jurisdictions
• Experience managing regulatory bodies and enforcement matters
• Formal incident investigation qualifications - iCAM, TapRooT or equivalent
• Current driver's licence - regional travel is part of this role

Highly Regarded

• Tertiary qualification in WHS or a related discipline
• Bow Tie Critical Control Risk Management (CCRM) certification
• Experience with HammerTech, Donesafe or comparable WHS platforms
• Familiarity with TMR requirements and principal contractor obligations in Queensland
• Current First Aid/CPR Certificate

How to Apply

This search is being managed confidentially on behalf of the employer. Please ensure your CV covers your WHS leadership background in civil or heavy industry, initiatives you have driven and their results, experience across Queensland regulatory environments, and the geographic coverage you have managed.

Confidential enquiries are welcome.