WHS and Compliance Manager

At Winning Group, we pride ourselves on being more than just a run-of-the-mill retail company. We are an award winning experience company, driven by people, science, and our mandate to leave the world a better place. As a fourth-generation, family-owned Australian business, we’re set apart from our competitors by our innovative logistics, technology and luxury retail services. Our brand encompasses a diverse range of entities, all of which are committed to delivering excellence to our valued customers.

About us:

Are you a passionate, results-driven WHS leader ready to shape safety culture across Australia and New Zealand?

We’re looking for a WHS & Compliance Manager to drive initiatives that protect our people, ensure compliance, and create proactive safety solutions across transport, logistics, warehousing, retail, and office environments.

Drive WHS Strategy & Compliance

- Ensure all WHS policies meet local, state, and federal regulations, conducting regular reviews to maintain best practice.

- Create our Risk Registers, ensuring annual reviews and implementation of preventative control measures.

- Collaborate with Commercial and Transport teams to develop high-risk SWMS for projects.

Incident & Risk Management

- Investigate accidents and injuries, implementing corrective and preventative measures.

- Conduct facility inspections to ensure compliance and safety standards.

- Provide monthly safety reports, monitoring performance against WHS plans and KPIs.

- Partner with leaders to reduce workplace incidents through proactive initiatives.

Training, Development & Leadership

- Advise, train, and guide managers on WHS policies, programs, and practices.

- Identify long-term strategic opportunities for WHS development.

- Ensure contractor compliance and maintain up-to-date WHS training records for all business units.

Workers Compensation & Injury Management

- Actively manage claims and return-to-work processes in partnership with leadership and brokers.

- Implement strategies to reduce workers compensation premiums and improve workplace injury management outcomes.

Donesafe WHS System Management

- Serve as the primary custodian of Donesafe, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of incidents.

- Ensure reportable incidents are recorded within 8 hours, with follow-ups completed within a week.

- Oversee WHS system modules, including training records, compliance checklists, and toolbox meetings.

Qualifications:

- Tertiary qualifications in Work Health & Safety (or equivalent experience).

- Certifications in Building Fire Safety, Rehabilitation & Return to Work, and Advanced First Aid.

- Strong knowledge of WHS compliance, workers compensation law, and COR legislation.

- Strategic thinker who’s not afraid to roll up their sleeves and solve complex challenges.

- Excellent communication & stakeholder engagement skills – ability to influence and educate at all levels.

- Tech-savvy & systems-driven, with experience managing or implementing WHS software.

- Prior transport industry experience (preferred) with a deep understanding of HVN Legislation & COR compliance.

- Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments, bringing a solutions-focused, pragmatic approach.

Why Join Us?

- We’re all about promoting from within, and we’re a growing company. Where you start isn’t where you’ll finish

- We offer generous retail discounts across all brands within our Group

- Access to our employee assistance program (EAP) to ensure you’re supported in both your personal and professional life.

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We are committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture of opportunity. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

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