Work Health and Safety Lead

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About Us

As an organisation, the AFL works tirelessly in all states and at all levels to enhance and grow the game – from grassroots to elite. Together, we put on the game, deliver important events, communicate with our fans, run community programs, develop coaches and umpires, collaborate with partners, delight members, support clubs and so much more. While our roles may vary, we are all united by a common goal, to progress the game for everyone to love and connect with Australia's game.

About Us

As an organisation, the AFL works tirelessly in all states and at all levels to enhance and grow the game – from grassroots to elite. Together, we put on the game, deliver important events, communicate with our fans, run community programs, develop coaches and umpires, collaborate with partners, delight members, support clubs and so much more. While our roles may vary, we are all united by a common goal, to progress the game for everyone to love and connect with Australia's game.

The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. Please note, we undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate to this position holds a valid employee Working with Children/ Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and firmly believe that diversity and inclusion is an important part of both the AFL and the communities in which we operate. Our game is for everyone, and we strive to be a workplace for everyone.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

About The Role

An opportunity has arisen in the Work Health and Safety team for a Work, Health & Safety Lead to support the design, development and implementation of the health and safety management system across the national footprint of the AFL and Marvel Stadium. The role works with a team of three permanent safety staff and six casual Event Safety Officers and is well connected into the Risk, People, Marvel Stadium, Football Operations and Game Development teams.

This is a great role for a current health and safety advisor or lead with a few years' experience who has;

• a thorough understanding of Australian health and safety legislation, regulations and codes or practice.
• experience in conducting audits, investigations, risk assessments and preparing reports.
• experience in delivering safety training to a range of stakeholders.
• strong stakeholder engagement skills to work alongside internal and external stakeholders.
• excellent time management and organisation skills, including the ability to prioritise work in a busy environment.
• well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• an innovative approach with strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• strong IT skills and an ability to learn and operate WHS software systems.
  
  

We operate the largest multipurpose stadium in Australia, so experience working across multiple sites and large capacity venues is encouraged but not essential.

On Any Day You May Be

• Managing an incident management process or return to work process from end to end.
• Reviewing, monitoring and improving safe working practices. Including leading and managing workplace safety inspections, identifying and managing hazards, as well as the development and updating of Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Proposing practical solutions to WHS issues considering relevant legislation, standards and guidance materials.
• Develop policies in line with best-practice methodologies.
• Support the WHS Lead-Marvel Stadium with the management of workplace safety at Marvel Stadium during event and non-event days/nights.
• Support the WHS Manager with the management of workplace safety across AFL and AFLW events including Gather Round, the Brownlow, Footy Fest and the Grand Finals.
• Building safety awareness and competency across the AFL and Marvel Stadium, including delivering training for leaders and team members.
• Assist with the management of departmental safety risk assessments and risk registers.
• In the event of an incident or emergency, provide administrative/supportive role as directed by the Chief Warden.
• Participate in and take minutes of Safety & Wellbeing Committee meetings, distribute minutes and follow-up on action items.
  
  

If you are self-motivated, innovative and excited to demonstrate and hone your skills in Safety and Events, we'd love to hear from you.

OUR CULTURE

Please visit www.afl.com.au/careers/our-organisation

THE PERKS

• Play The Day Your Way – a flexible approach to your working life
• My Development – lean into the AFL's My Development program consisting of on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring, and formal learning
• Play Well – access to our extensive Health and Wellbeing program centered around our belief in a healthy body, healthy mind, and healthy workplace
• My Benefits – with thanks to our AFL Corporate Partners, access great benefits and discounts
• AFL Silver Memberships – permanent team members can access AFL matches at Marvel Stadium and the MCG, enjoy and share the experience of our game with your family and friends
  
  

Applications Close: 7 August 2025Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionManagement and Manufacturing

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