Principal WH&S Advisor
Contract Type:
Permanent
Location:
Boondall - Queensland
Industry:
Aged Care
Contact Name:
Madeleine Stambolis
Contact Email:
madeleine@e4recruitment.com.au
Contact Phone:
0483 931 593
Date Published:
31-Oct-2025
Principal Work Health & Safety Advisor
We are seeking a Principal Work Health & Safety Advisor for a leading not-for-profit organisation. This senior, strategic role offers the opportunity to shape a safety culture, influence organisational practices, and make a tangible impact across multiple sites.
- Join a values-driven, inclusive organisation committed to safety, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.
- Lead and shape the WHS function, embedding safety as a core organisational value and influencing culture across all levels.
- Mentor and supervise WHS Advisors, guiding operational delivery, audits, risk management, and professional development.
- Collaborate with leadership and multiple sites, offering the opportunity to make the WHS role your own in a growing team.
- Salary: $125,000–$140,000 + super + salary packaging
Summary
As Principal WH&S Advisor you will lead a team of WHS Advisors, driving best-practice safety initiatives while mentoring your team to achieve operational excellence. This role offers the autonomy to shape processes, influence culture, and deliver strategic impact.
About the Organisation
- A well-established, not-for-profit provider committed to supporting people with disabilities and complex care needs.
- Focused on creating safe and supportive environments for staff and clients
- Strong emphasis on embedding a culture of safety and wellbeing
- Committed to professional development, leadership growth, and continuous improvement
- Known for a strong values-based culture, offering innovative services to enhance independence, participation, and wellbeing
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for WHS initiatives, including risk management, safety auditing, and performance improvement
- Mentor and supervise WHS Advisors, ensuring high-quality operational delivery
- Analyse data to identify risks and trends, using tools such as PowerBI to inform mitigation strategies
- Collaborate with managers and operational teams to implement safe systems of work and embed a proactive safety culture
- Support governance, policies, and compliance with WHS legislation and organisational standards
- Partner with leadership to develop and implement WHS strategy, programs, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Travel to multiple sites to understand operational challenges and work closely with facility and team leaders
Requirements
Essential:
- Degree or Postgraduate qualification in WHS or related risk management discipline
- Strong leadership and mentoring experience, including team management
- Strategic thinking and analytical capability
- Experience in WHS auditing, risk management, and operational program delivery
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- NFP or healthcare sector experience
- Professional membership of relevant industry associations
- Experience using PowerBI or similar data analytics tools
In Return
- Salary: $125,000–$140,000 + super + salary packaging
- Flexible work arrangements, including WFH with travel to sites as required
- Opportunity to lead and shape a WHS function with strategic influence
- Work in a collaborative, values-driven, and inclusive environment
- Competitive salary with superannuation and salary packaging
About Boondall
Boondall is a vibrant suburb of North Brisbane with excellent transport links, shopping, and recreational amenities. The area offers a great balance of urban convenience and community feel, with easy access to parks, cafes, and cultural facilities—ideal for professionals seeking both lifestyle and career growth.
To discuss further, contact Madi for a friendly, confidential chat:
*E4 are recruiting for various positions and are happy to help find the best option with you*
Madi Stambolis (Recruitment Consultant)
0483 931 593 | madeleine@e4recruitment.com.au