Property and Facilities Full-time permanent position Total remuneration package will be in the range of $115,341.68- $125,598.88 Based at our picturesque St Lucia Campus About This Opportunity We are seeking a dedicated Principal Advisor to drive UQ’s Health, Safety, and Wellness Strategy within the Property and Facilities Division’s construction delivery projects. This role is key in promoting a proactive OHS culture, ensuring compliance, and maintaining safety standards within UQ’s planned and active construction projects. In this role, you will oversee and audit construction site safety and contractor compliance, ensuring adherence to Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) standards. You will lead incident investigations, analyse safety trends, and identify external risk factors to mitigate potential hazards. Developing and implementing WHS training programs will be a key focus, along with advising stakeholders on their occupational health and safety responsibilities and best practices. Additionally, you will actively participate in divisional WHS committees, supporting a safe work environment, while coaching staff on safety leadership to build a positive safety culture. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as: 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave 17% superannuation contributions 17.5% annual leave loading Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family UQ Study for Staff On campus childcare options Affordable parking (from just $5.75 a day) Salary packaging options About You You will have relevant experience in a construction environment and/or managing health and safety for high-risk activities, which includes a strong understanding of WHS, Fire Safety, and Electrical Safety principles and legislation as well as a proven track record of applying these principles. Expertise in interpreting policies, implementing procedures, and developing tailored guidelines to address complex organisational needs effectively. Strong communication skills are essential as well as the ability to negotiate and influence others to foster a positive WHS culture and promote effective safety practices. Ideally, you will also have long-term exposure to construction projects, particularly in assessing method statements prepared by third-party contractors. The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia and criminal check Work Rights: You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Christopher Mattes at c.mattesuq.edu.au . For application queries, please contact talentuq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. Want to Apply? All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered: Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section Resume Other Information UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion , fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talentuq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments. Applications close Sunday 8th December 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-44350).