At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safety initiatives and conduct workplace assessments across diverse industries.
- Company: Join Randstad, a global leader in HR services with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, car allowance, laptop, and mobile.
- Other info: Enjoy autonomy, travel, and excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Elevate your WHS career while making a real impact on workplace safety.
- Qualifications: WHS qualifications or experience, strong communication skills, and stakeholder engagement.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Are you an ambitious WHS professional looking to elevate your career? An exciting opportunity is available to join Randstad’s dynamic internal Work Health & Safety team as a Principal Specialist in Brisbane.
Collaborate with a highly supportive, national WHS & Injury Management team. Gain broad exposure across diverse, high-profile industries and clients. Permanent, full-time role. Competitive salary package + super + car allowance + laptop & mobile.
About You
We are seeking an energetic, proactive and influential WHS professional who excels at building authentic relationships across all levels of business. You should have a strategic mindset, looking beyond immediate tasks to identify key risks, analyse safety trends and champion proactive injury prevention initiatives to support safe placements and labour hire. You will enjoy being on the road, working autonomously and undertaking routine site assessments while representing the business in a professional manner.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with host employers to consult on safety standards, align on risk management expectations and promote safe work practices.
- Conduct comprehensive workplace safety assessments across diverse sectors, including warehousing, transport, logistics, construction and manufacturing.
- Provide strategic safety support and roll out tailored risk-prevention projects for key national accounts with some of Australia’s and the world’s most recognised businesses.
- Engage with allied health professionals to assess functional and physical demands, support pre-employment medicals and functional capacity assessments, helping consultants match candidates to role requirements.
- Lead thorough incident investigations and implement practical corrective action plans for all injuries, hazards, and near misses.
What You Will Need to Succeed:
- Formal tertiary/vocational WHS qualifications or demonstrated professional WHS experience.
- In-depth knowledge of WHS legislation, standards, and practical compliance.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of effective stakeholder engagement.
- Proven ability to build and sustain strong, long-term relationships with clients, managers and workforce candidates.
- Willingness to travel regularly across metropolitan Brisbane and occasionally to regional sites.
About Randstad
As the world’s leading HR services provider, Randstad is built on a reputation for service excellence and a passion for developing talent. We empower our workforce through dedicated career development, a collaborative culture, and a human-forward approach.
To learn more about working with Randstad, visit www.randstad.com.au.
Principal Specialist, Work, Health & Safety in Brisbane employer: Randstad
Join a dynamic local operator as an Accounts/Payroll Officer, where you'll thrive in a warm and collaborative culture that prioritises employee well-being and growth. With flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home one day a week, and unique perks like a paid day off for your birthday and a monthly health grant, this company is committed to creating a rewarding workplace that values your contributions. Be part of a team that invests in your development while enjoying a friendly environment filled with good banter and regular team-building events.
