Head of Workplace Safety

**Job Description**: McDonald’s Australia is the largest quick service restaurant operation in the country. Fondly known as "Macca's", we have been a household name in Australia for over 50 years, we believe that our customers are the heart and soul of everything we do and make it our mission to make every moment count As an employer of choice winner time and time again, working with us means taking pride and having fun along the way; while growing and developing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. **Could you be our next Head of Workplace Safety?**: **What can you expect on a day-to-day basis?** - Developing and implementing a national safety and well-being continuous improvement framework - Providing strategic safety expertise and support to McDonald’s restaurants across Australia - Leading the development and deployment of WHS compliance resources, tools, and training - Overseeing national risk controls for kitchen safety, manual handling, slips/trips/falls, equipment use, and customer-related incidents - Monitoring safety trends and drive practical improvements and targeted training - Partnering with the Injury Management team for national injury management and return-to-work support - Managing compliance activities with safety regulators and government agencies - Leading national well-being initiatives supporting mental health, resilience, and engagement **Your keys to success**: - 10+ years of experience in safety leadership roles, preferably in multi-site, fast-paced, customer-facing environments (QSR, retail, hospitality, or logistics) - Tertiary qualification in Work Health & Safety, Psychology, Health Sciences, or a related field - Deep knowledge of Australian WHS and workers’ compensation laws across all jurisdictions - Proven experience leading national safety and well-being programs in a franchised or distributed operational model - Strong ability to influence, coach, and collaborate with operational leaders and franchisees - Strategic thinker with root-cause analysis skills and sound financial acumen - Skilled at diagnosing gaps and developing strategies for individual improvement and growth - Organized and methodical, able to manage and prioritize multiple projects effectively - Excellent interpersonal skills for building strong relationships with co-workers, stakeholders, and third parties **Relish in the Macca’s difference when you join the Golden Arches**: - ** Competitive Remuneration Package.**We offer a total reward package of base salary, health care,**long-term incentive share program and a target incentive bonus plan. - ** 5 Weeks of Annual Leave.**Switch off and recharge or explore your passions outside of work with an additional week of annual leave each calendar year. - ** Highly Flexible Work Environment.**Our teams have embraced a hybrid working model, balancing working remotely and connecting in the office to support our people and how they best add value. - ** Birthday & Volunteer Leave.**Enjoy a day-off during your birthday month and 3 days annually to volunteer for a registered charity you are passionate about. - ** Ongoing Professional Development.** We are committed to developing our people by investing in leadership programs and a world class learning and development offering that propel you to achieve your career goals. - ** Macca’s Staff Discount & Retail Discounts.**Enjoy discounted Macca’s at any restaurant across Australia and access to hundreds of retail discounts. - ** Access To Our 24/7 Wellbeing Partner (Sonder) For You & Your Immediate Family.**Using the Sonder app, access free and confidential safety, medical and mental health support via chat or phone with accredited professionals. - ** A Fun & Vibrant Culture.**Immerse yourself in local and Macca’s only events and experiences from day one of working with us.