Learning and Development Specialist (Workplace Health & Safety)

Osborne Richardson has been a trusted partner to Queensland Government departments for years, and we're delighted to be helping QBuild find a cracking WHS Training Advisor to join their Learning & Development team — right in the heart of Brisbane CBD.

QBuild takes pride in delivering infrastructure solutions for Queenslanders, and safety sits at the heart of everything they do. Their L&D team is leading the rollout of a brand-new Safety Management System (SMS), and they need an experienced Training Advisor to help bring it to life across a geographically diverse, trade-based workforce. A meaty six-month gig with possible extension — a real opportunity to leave your fingerprints on something that genuinely matters.

What you'll be working on

• Developing a comprehensive WHS training plan covering mandatory and optional programs, tailored to regional priorities
• Reviewing and aligning existing training with the updated SMS and minimum competency standards
• Creating centralised administrative and record-keeping processes
• Consulting on the implementation of a new WHS training and competency management standard, including induction processes and verification of competency programs
• Making complex compliance feel simple and practical for a trade-based audience

What you'll bring (essential criteria)

1. An established career in Learning & Development with strong instructional design credentials
2. Expertise designing comprehensive training programs that translate complex content into simple, practical learning
3. Solid understanding of WHS legislative training requirements and their real-world application
4. Proven ability to tailor learning solutions for a trade-based audience
5. Strong collaboration skills and experience coordinating processes across a geographically diverse network
6. A curious, investigative approach — comfortable navigating a complex organisation to seek out the info you need
7. Clear, concise written and verbal communication, with sound judgement and a customer-focused mindset

Highly desirable: Experience in workplace health and safety, compliance, and navigating complex legislative frameworks to design training plans.

What's on offer

• Rate: $79.17/hour + super
• Location: AM60 Building, 42-60 Albert Street, Brisbane CBD — right in our home patch
• Contract: 22 June 2026 through to 21 December 2026, with extension extremely likely.

Bring your A game and you'll be helping shape safety outcomes for thousands of Queenslanders.

To throw your hat in, hit Apply or give Owen Millar a shout on 0414 706 605 or email ***email_hidden***.

Always happy to chat.