_{24th March, 2026}

WHS Advisor
Location: Brisbane City
Employment: Permanent Full-Time (Monday to Friday)

About Us
The Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane serves the Catholic community across Southeast Queensland and supports parishes, ministries and agencies in their mission and pastoral work. Guided by the values and teachings of the Catholic Church, the Archdiocese is committed to serving the community through faith, compassion and social responsibility. Archdiocesan Services supports this mission by providing parishes and agencies with expert advice and services in WHS, finance, technology, property, HR, communications, compliance, legal, and more.

About the Role
The Archdiocesan Services WHS team currently consists of WHS Advisors and Injury Management Advisors supporting both Archdiocese and Centacare agencies in meeting their WHS obligations. We are currently seeking applications for a WHS Advisor position to provide advice, support and build capability within the Archdiocese and Centacare agencies.
 
Areas of responsibility will include:

• Be the first point of contact for the provision of advice and support to leaders on WHS matters
• Coordination of risk identification, assessment and solutions to control WHS risks
• Investigate WHS incidents and identify corrective actions
• Produce timely and accurate reports for senior stakeholders
• Drive key safety projects to address high risk activities
• Identify and develop strategies to address emerging injury / incident trends
• Undertake internal WHS audits and inspections to develop clear actions in consultation with internal stakeholders, and provide assistance as required to services to address identified gaps.

 
The successful candidate will require:

• Minimum Cert IV in WHS, or equivalent qualifications
• Qualifications as a Fire Safety Advisor is desirable
• Current QLD driver's licence
• Previous experience in a similar WHS and/or auditing position ideally in a multi-site organization
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of WHS legislation
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to influence capability at all stakeholder levels
• Experience in not-for-profit organisations is desirable
• A paid Blue Card and National Police Check (willingness to obtain)

 
Applications should be submitted via SEEK. We will also process applications received through our official channels (intranet, website, or LinkedIn).

For any enquiries regarding the role, please email Brent Hunter hunterb@bne.catholic.net.au

The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people (0 - 18 years) and/or vulnerable adults. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a 0 tolerance to abuse of children or vulnerable adults

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