Safety and Wellness Manager

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Safety and Wellness ManagerApply locations Bundall Head Office time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R-103869

We Put the World on Vacation

Travel + Leisure Co. is the world's leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

Safety and Wellness Manager, Asia Pacific

As the Safety and Wellness Manager for Asia Pacific, you will be an integral part of the Human Resources team, reporting directly to the Vice President, Human Resources, Internal Communications & Customer Experience. In this strategic leadership role, you will drive a proactive and high-performance safety and wellness culture, directly impacting the well-being of 4,500 employees and contractors across the region. Your expertise will ensure compliance, continuous improvement, and a genuine commitment to employee health and safety.

How You'll Shine:

• Lead Safety and Wellness Excellence: Drive a culture of safety and wellness across the region, representing Health, Safety, Wellness, Risk, and Continuous Improvement at executive forums, including Board and Risk & Audit Committees.

• Strategic Framework Development: Design and implement a comprehensive Wellbeing Framework, covering physical, mental, emotional, social, and workplace well-being, with a focus on sustainable and measurable outcomes.

• Governance and Compliance: Develop WHS and risk governance frameworks, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance operational performance and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

• Cross-Cultural Leadership: Foster an inclusive and culturally aware safety and wellness culture, respecting the diverse backgrounds of employees across Asia Pacific. Partner with regional leaders to tailor wellness initiatives to meet the cultural expectations and values of each location.

• Psychosocial Risk Management: Champion psychosocial safety, partnering with internal teams to deliver evidence-based education, support programs, and assessment tools in line with emerging legislative requirements.

• Digital Transformation: Drive adoption of digital safety and risk management platforms (e.g., Donesafe), enhancing user engagement and accountability.

• Injury Management Leadership: Lead best-practice injury management, early intervention, and return-to-work programs, reducing injury costs and improving outcomes.

• Vendor Management: Build strategic partnerships with external providers, including EAP services, drug and alcohol testing, and health service providers.

• Continuous Improvement: Conduct internal audits, ensuring compliance with safety and risk standards and implementing best-practice improvements.

• Business Continuity Planning: Contribute to the Business Continuity Committee, ensuring employee safety and resilience during operational disruptions.

• Leadership Coaching: Inspire and coach business leaders, embedding a culture of ownership for safety and wellness across all levels of the organization.

What You'll Bring

• Extensive experience in a senior safety, wellness, or risk leadership role within a multi-jurisdictional or global environment.

• Strong understanding of WHS legislation, risk management frameworks, and psychosocial safety obligations across Australia and Asia.

• Proven success in designing and implementing large-scale wellbeing programs with measurable impact.

• Demonstrated cross-cultural leadership skills, with the ability to adapt safety and wellness strategies to diverse cultural contexts across the Asia Pacific region.

• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills across all organizational levels.

• Experience managing external providers and service delivery contracts (e.g., EAP, D&A testing).

• Advanced problem-solving skills with a focus on prevention, early intervention, and continuous improvement.

• Proficiency with digital safety and wellness systems (e.g., Donesafe) and data-driven decision-making.

• Relevant qualifications in Work Health & Safety, Risk Management, or a related field.

• Expertise in psychosocial risk management, ensuring employee mental health and well-being.

How You'll Be Rewarded

Build your career with a value-driven organisation that promotes continual growth and development for its people. Some of our many benefits on offer include:

• Professional development funding

• Discounted hotel stays across Australia, Fiji, and New Zealand

• Great career development opportunities

• Birthday Leave

Where Memories Start with You

Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you'll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what's next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to MyCareer@travelandleisure.com , including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.

About Us

Travel + Leisure Co. is the world's leading membership and leisure travel company offering vacation ownership, travel membership, and exchange programs. We provide outstanding vacation experiences and travel inspiration to millions of owners, members, and subscribers every year. We believe that all vacation moments start with our associates, and we're proud of our global teams that turn vacation inspiration into exceptional travel experiences.

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