Chief Advisor Major Hazard Facilities

Contribute to a safer Queensland as a Chief Advisor Major Hazard. This role sits within the Major Hazard Facilities (MHF) unit within the Specialised Health & Safety Services (SHSS) directorate of the Office of Industrial Relations and represents your opportunity to join the Queensland Public Sector.

Reporting to the Director, Major Hazard Facility, the Chief Advisor Major Hazard will lead multidisciplinary teams with a diverse remit including: development of bespoke audit verifications; safety case audits and provision of licensing recommendations to the regulator; development and implementation of license management plans throughout the license period of a Major Hazard Facility; leading and participating in policy, procedure and training related to hazardous chemicals as well as active collaboration across government agencies.

The primary purpose of the MHF unit is to reduce the risk of harm to workers and the public associated with the processing, handling and storage of bulk hazardous chemicals at facilities regulated under Chapter 9 of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assess Major Hazard facility license applications and prepare licensing recommendation and conditions for the regulator's decision on the application.
• Provide specialist advice and service to industry and operators of MHFs on hazard identification, safety assessments, safety management system implementation, emergency plans and safety cases in fulfilment of their obligations under Chapter 9 of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011.
• Lead, coordinate and participate in whole-of-government teams that plan, prepare, and conduct safety audits of Major Hazard Facilities and occasionally other complex facilities holding hazardous chemicals.
• Provide technical information, advice and interpretation on hazardous chemicals storage and handling, especially on the application of sound engineering principles, relevant Australian Standards and other good industry practice to reduce the risk so far as reasonably practicable (SFARP).
• Investigate and provide specialist advice for the assessment of major incidents, near misses and complaints, including the agency response to community sensitive events involving hazardous chemicals.
• Provide specialist advice to local authorities and State Government agencies on the siting of Hazardous Chemical Facilities and appropriate land use surrounding Hazardous Chemical Facilities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of programs and policies for the regulation of Major Hazard Facilities under the Work Health and Safety Act and Regulation 2011.
• Participate in the development and delivery of guidance material and training programs on the regulatory, administrative and technical requirements of hazardous chemicals storage and handling.

To achieve the objectives of this role, some travel will be required to provide appropriate facility inspections.

About you:

It is essential that you have industry experience or regulatory work in managing hazardous chemicals along with an undergraduate degree and/or postgraduate qualification in Chemical Engineering/Engineering, Applied Science, Science or related field (including the completion of at least one year of chemistry). Successful applicants must have a current driver's license.

How to apply?

Please contact Donna Bliss on (07) 3305 5*** or Jessica Dixon-Banfield on (07) 3305 5*** at OnTalent for an immediate and confidential discussion or alternatively, click here https://www.ontalent.com.au/oir/ to find out more about this opportunity and how to apply.

We will review and commence assessment of your application upon receipt, please apply at your earliest convenience.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.