Head of Safety – Senior Manager

Role Overview

• Lead Enterprise Safety Strategy
• Drive the development and execution of the organisation's WHS strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities, risk profile and organisational maturity.
• Oversee Governance, Risk and Compliance
• Provide assurance over WHS governance frameworks, risk management, incident management and legislative compliance obligations.
• Influence Executive Decision-Making
• Act as a trusted advisor to executives, leaders and governance forums, providing evidence-based guidance on safety risks, priorities and strategic trade-offs.
• Build Organisational Safety Capability and Culture
• Embed safety leadership across the organisation, driving accountability and supporting leaders to effectively manage physical and psychological safety risks.
• Lead and Develop the Safety Function
• Lead the Safety team through clear direction, capability development, workforce planning and performance management to deliver sustainable WHS outcomes.

Requirements

• WHS Governance, Risk and Compliance Expertise – Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management frameworks and assurance processes.
• Strategic Planning and Execution – Ability to translate organisational objectives, emerging risks and legislative requirements into practical safety strategies.
• Executive Stakeholder Management – Proven experience influencing senior leaders, boards and governance forums.
• Leadership and Team Development – Demonstrated success leading high-performing teams and building organisational capability.
• Risk Analysis and Decision Support – Ability to analyse complex information, identify emerging risks and provide clear recommendations.

Benefits

• Leadership development programs and executive coaching designed to help you inspire teams and accelerate your career growth.
• A culture valuing diverse perspectives, empowering leaders to drive innovation and collaboration.
• A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.
• Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work, balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.