Safety & Quality Officer

About Commerce Building Services

We are dedicated to delivering innovative construction solutions and exceptional customer service. From large-scale commercial projects to residential renovations and insurance restoration.

We're not just builders; we're in the business of restoring normality to people's lives through building repairs, and we focus on effective outcomes for all involved. 

The Opportunity

The Safety & Quality Officer is responsible for promoting, monitoring, and improving workplace health and safety, quality assurance, and compliance across all Commerce Building Services operations. The role works closely with supervisors, subcontractors, and management to ensure projects are completed safely, in accordance with legislation, insurer requirements, company standards, and industry best practice.

The Safety & Quality Officer will conduct audits, inspections, investigations, training, and continuous improvement initiatives to drive a strong safety culture and consistently high-quality repair outcomes across residential and commercial insurance building projects.

Main duties and responsibilities

Safety Management

• Promote a proactive safety culture across the business.

• Conduct site safety inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.

• Identify workplace hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

• Investigate incidents, injuries, and near misses, including root cause analysis.

• Monitor compliance with Queensland WHS legislation, regulations, and company requirements.

• Maintain WHS records, registers, and reporting documentation.

• Coordinate and facilitate toolbox talks and safety communications.

Quality Assurance

• Conduct quality audits of completed and in-progress building works.

• Review works, compliance certificates, and documentation to ensure adherence to company and client standards.

• Identify quality issues and support corrective and preventative actions.

• Ensure subcontractor licences, insurances, inductions, and compliance documentation remain current.

About you

• Diploma or tertiary qualification in WHS, Building & Construction, or related field (desirable).

• 3+ years' experience in a WHS, Quality, Compliance, or Construction role.

• Strong knowledge of Queensland WHS legislation and construction industry requirements.

This job description serves to illustrate the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform other job-related tasks requested by management and as necessitated by the development of this role and the development of the business. 

Commerce Building Services are committed to equal employment opportunities. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of varied backgrounds.