Head of Employee Safety

1 day ago


Melbourne, Australia Safety People Full time

Melbourn or Sydney based (WFH)
- 3 Direct Reports - Multi State
- Attractive Salary Package plus Bonus

Leading healthcare, financial services, and retirement living provider in Australia. We are dedicated to helping people thrive and are committed to making a positive impact in the communities we serve.

We are seeking an experienced Head of Safety to join our Health Care team in Melbourne or Sydney. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical and practical support to the Health Care team in the areas of safety, health, and wellbeing.
- Provide technical and practical support to the Health Care team in safety, health, and wellbeing.
- Develop appropriate training programs in conjunction with the Learning and Development team.
- Manage and supervise three reports who are responsible for a national portfolio.
- Provide guidance and support to the Health Care team on safety-related matters.
- Monitor and report on safety-related incidents and trends.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and guidelines.
- Provide guidance on manual handling, safe driver, and OVA matters, including conducting risk assessments and implementing control measures.
- Provide guidance and support on Psychosocial and Mental Health related matters.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field ideal.
- 5+ years of experience in a safety management role.
- Experience with Psychosocial and Mental Health is ideal.
- Experience in manual handling, safe driver, and OVA management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to travel.

**Benefits**:

- Highly competitive salary plus bonus structure.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Supportive and inclusive work environment.


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