Workplace Health & Safety Advisor

As a membership organisation with over 10,000 members, they are our number one priority. You will be a trusted advisor, providing accurate, timely and practical workplace health and safety advice predominantly over the phone, via email and through member engagement activities.

This is a role for someone who understands the realities of workplace health and safety within a high-risk industry and can confidently translate legislative requirements into practical, member-focused guidance. No two days will look the same, and may include:

• Providing practical workplace health and safety advice to members across building and construction workplaces
• Interpreting WHS legislation, codes of practice, guidance material and industry safety requirements
• Supporting members with risk assessments, safe work method statements, incident response and safety management processes
• Assisting with the development and delivery of WHS resources, training, webinars and member education activities
• Contributing to industry advocacy, research activities and continuous improvement initiatives that support safer workplaces.

What you will bring to the team

We are looking for an experienced and capable workplace health and safety professional who can hit the ground running. You will bring the confidence, judgement and practical experience needed to provide clear advice from day one. You will understand how to apply safety legislation, risk management principles and industry guidance to real-world construction environments.

• Formal WHS qualifications, such as Certificate IV, Diploma or relevant tertiary study, are highly regarded
• Strong working knowledge of Queensland WHS legislation, codes of practice and industry safety requirements
• Demonstrated experience providing practical WHS advice in construction, building, trade, infrastructure or a comparable high-risk environment
• Experience supporting risk assessments, SWMS, hazard management and safety practices
• Ability to distil complex legislative requirements in an easy to understand manner (verbally and in writing
• Confidence developing practical resources, guidance notes, toolbox materials or member education content

While not essential, a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, familiarity with AS 4801 and AS ISO 9001, and/or understanding of workers’ compensation and return-to-work requirements would be highly regarded.

Why join Master Builders?

It’s our brand – established in 1882 and with more than 10,000 members, we represent some of Australia’s largest and most successful builders. Our 9 offices are home to over 130 staff across the State, who seek to influence positive change and provide support to our members across a variety of disciplines including workplace health and safety, technical, contract management and industrial relations.

In return we aim to be ‘more than just a job’. Providing that balance between work and life, you can look forward to enjoying:

• A day off on your birthday
• 10 paid YOU days per year to rest and recharge (yes, that’s on top of your usual leave entitlement)
• WFH 1 day per week
• Free inner-city parking
• A competitive super scheme to help boost your retirement savings
• Paid parental leave
• On-site brekky each day
• Access to our EAP program