Director and Chief Safety Engineer
Core
Lead the Engineering Services unit to provide technical advice, regulatory support, and incident investigation expertise for high-risk industries and emerging technologies across Queensland.
Role type
Senior leadership IC (Director/Chief Safety Engineer)
Builds
Regulatory frameworks, safety strategies, and expert reports for high-risk plant design and major amusement parks
Domain
Government regulation, workplace health and safety, engineering systems
Required skills
Strategic leadership, technical engineering expertise (mechanical/civil/structural), incident investigation, regulatory compliance, stakeholder management, policy development
Preferred skills
Queensland workplace health and safety legislation knowledge, standards development, team development
Technologies
Engineering design standards, regulatory software, incident management systems
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate the Engineering Services unit; provide expert technical advice on complex safety matters; oversee incident investigations and prepare expert reports; manage regulatory requirements for high-risk plant design and amusement park licensing; develop prevention and enforcement strategies; represent the organization at government and industry forums
Seniority
Director level, strategic leadership with hands-on technical authority