AO8 Manager - WHS and Safety Lead

Are you an experienced safety professional with expertise in workplace health and safety, assurance oversight, and incident management? A state government agency in Queensland is seeking an AO8 Manager - WHS and Safety Lead to drive safe outcomes across a large scale infrastructure program.

Role Details:

• Job Title: AO8 Equivalent Manager - WHS and Safety Lead
• Type: Temporary Casual Labour Hire, Full-Time Hours
• Location: Brisbane CBD
• Rate: $95.48 p/h + Superannuation

About the Role:
Reporting to the Delivery and Implementation Director, the Manager (WHS and Safety Lead) will provide strategic and operational leadership of safety functions across a complex infrastructure program. The role combines policy, governance, and assurance responsibilities with a visible presence in the field, ensuring safety best practice is embedded throughout project delivery. The position will manage up to three direct reports, engage with contractors and stakeholders at all levels, and oversee safety performance to deliver strong and sustainable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of WHS Advisors, building capability and fostering a strong safety culture.
• Embed WHS and safety processes into program planning, governance, and assurance frameworks.
• Provide visible leadership onsite through inspections, safety walks, and workforce engagement.
• Oversee contractor safety assurance activities, verifying compliance with agency requirements.
• Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, corrective actions, and lessons learned processes.
• Deliver high-quality assurance reporting, preparing and presenting updates for leadership forums.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, including the development of policies, frameworks, and systems for large infrastructure programs.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators and industry partners.
• Undertake additional duties as directed in support of safe and effective program delivery.
• Other duties as required

Mandatory Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in Health and Safety, Business, or a related discipline.
• Comprehensive knowledge of WHS legislation, Codes of Practice, and AS/ISO standards.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in WHS on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability in contractor oversight, safety governance, and assurance reporting.
• High level written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety reporting systems.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Own car and licence and willingness to travel to sites as required

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience engaging with regulators.
• Internal Auditor qualification.
• ICAM Lead Investigator accreditation.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Full Australian working rights are required.

Apply now - Take the next step in your career and contribute to the safe delivery of transformative infrastructure in Queensland.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.