Safety and Wellbeing Manager

2 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Launch Recruitment Full time

Safety and Wellbeing Manager
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Salary: 134K - 160K
Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
Must be an Australian Citizen and be able to retain a police check.

Are you an experienced safety and wellbeing professional looking for a leadership role within the public sector?

We are seeking a Manager, Safety and Wellbeing to lead a dedicated team in delivering high-quality health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives.

About the Role
Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will:

  1. Lead the Safety and Wellbeing team to implement best practice health and safety strategies.
  2. Ensure compliance with statutory obligations and drive a culture of safety across the organisation.
  3. Provide expert advice on risk mitigation to protect staff and the broader community.
  4. Build and maintain strategic partnerships across government, industry, and the community.
  5. Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and frameworks, including certification to ISO 45001.
  6. Foster a high-performing and positive workplace culture.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  1. A relevant qualification in occupational safety, human resources, business management, or a related field (desirable).
  2. Significant experience in a senior leadership role driving safety and wellbeing strategies.
  3. Expertise in workplace health and safety, preferably within government or a service-based organisation.
  4. Experience in workplace violence, psychosocial aspects, harassment, etc., would be advantageous.
  5. Proven ability to develop and implement WHS management systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
  6. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  7. Experience in managing resources, budgets, and reporting within a complex organisation.
  8. Must be an Australian Citizen and be able to retain a police check.

Why Join Us?

  1. Lead meaningful change within a highly respected government organisation.
  2. Be part of a team committed to protecting the community and environment.
  3. Competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working arrangements.

If you are ready to make a significant impact and drive a strong safety and wellbeing culture, we encourage you to apply.

For further information or to apply, please contact Liz at Launch Recruitment.

Get in touch with us and our friendly staff will get back to you as soon as possible

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