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. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr