Who is QAL?
Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) is an accomplished airport operator which owns and operates Gold Coast, Townsville, Longreach and Mount Isa airports – connecting the Gold Coast and northern NSW, along with regional Queensland, to the rest of the country and beyond. Our company has a vision to engage customers, connect communities and deliver exceptional experiences – and a commitment to delivering for the communities where we operate. We have been formally recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work – Certified’ organisation four times and recently was awarded Work180 accreditation as a champion for gender equity for the second year in a row. Our company is dedicated to a target of net zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030.

There has never been a better time to join us.

What you’ll contribute to:
Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager, in this role, you will provide expert Health and Safety knowledge, advice and support to our project managers, principal contractors and employees across our four airports. You will ensure all Health and Safety risks are eliminated or minimised as far as reasonably practicable in the project and infrastructure (P&I) areas, drive construction health and safety performance and actively support and lead the embedment of a culture of health and safety accountability and responsibility.

Peter, our talented Environment Manager, shares his experience working with GCA:

I joined the team for a 3-month maternity relief position and am still enjoying the positive work environment 5 years later. The team provides great support for its staff including diverse career opportunities, internal transfers, flexible working arrangements and importantly an accepting culture that encourages a “can do” approach which is productive and satisfying.

Staff are valued with a great balance of work, personal care and fun through all levels of the company, fostering loyalty to the organisation. Maintaining a positive environment through the recent COVID experience is testament to senior management dedication to their workforce. I look forward daily to contributing to the business, working together to continually improve efficiencies in the environment field.

How will you make an impact?
You will bring 5-7 years of experience managing Health and Safety on major construction projects, including working with principal contractors. Your strong understanding of critical risk management practices and WHS legislative requirements will be complemented by experience in reviewing and approving WHS management plans and SWMS in line with WHS legislation.

In this role, excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), project management abilities, and strong computer literacy are essential. You should be highly organised and methodical in your approach to work, with strong negotiation skills and the ability to be diplomatic yet assertive when needed. Demonstrated experience in communicating with regulators is highly valued.

A minimum Diploma qualification in WHS is required, with a TAE qualification being desirable. Operational experience in the aviation or airport industry is also advantageous.

Key deliverables/responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Effectively maintain and update current risk assessment registers that apply to all projects and relevant infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain a program of inspections/audits and undertake testing as required.  
• Provide detailed reports to senior management on Health and Safety matters from projects on a monthly basis.
• Conduct Health and Safety interface inspections, monitor and manage matters as they arise with the contractor/project team, ensure closure of corrective actions as undertaken by contractor and project team.
• Be the point of contact for project incident reporting. Investigating serious incidents where required.

What we offer you?
This is an opportunity to be part of a progressive organisation with a great culture and assist in the transformation and growth of the business. Flexible working options are available for all employees. At QAL, we uphold the philosophy that the smooth integration of life and work benefits all. We call it ‘Living Well’.

QAL supports an inclusive approach and values diversity within the workplace. We aim to provide opportunities that allow individuals to reach their full potential regardless of their background, gender, age, work status, religious or cultural identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be required to adhere to QAL’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP), which includes pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing and have the ability to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).

Please obtain the Position Description by clicking HERE, or if you are on Seek, by copying the following location into your browser to access the Position Description through our careers site: https://qal.elmotalent.com.au/careers/QALcareers/jobs.