Whs & Wellbeing Manager

6 days ago

Brisbane, Australia Animal Emergency Australia Full time

Lead WHS strategy and wellbeing programs across a national veterinary network
- Senior leadership role, with flexible working arrangements | $130 - $145K ++
- Shape a culture of safety, care, and resilience in a purpose-driven organisation

Make a National Impact in Veterinary Safety and Wellbeing Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) is on the lookout for an experienced, purpose-driven Work Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager to join our national Support Office.

In this influential leadership role, you'll shape and drive our WHS strategy across over a dozen emergency and general practice hospitals — supporting over 800 veterinary professionals across Australia.

This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a purpose-led, high-trust environment where wellbeing, continuous improvement, and compassionate leadership are at the core of everything we do.

**About Animal Emergency Australia (AEA)**:
Animal Emergency Australia is a veterinarian-led national network of 24/7 emergency hospitals, general practices, and support services across Australia. We are home to over 800 passionate veterinary professionals who believe in raising the standard of emergency and critical care, together.

Our hospitals and support teams are united by a shared vision: to create the future of veterinary medicine by fostering high-performing teams, supporting continuous learning, and making wellbeing a daily priority — for both pets and the people who care for them.
We invest in culture, development, flexibility and innovation, creating a workplace where our people can do and be their best.

**About the Role**:
You'll lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of AEA’s **Workplace Health & Safety Management System (WHSMS)**. This includes:

- Leading WHS risk management, safety audits, and compliance across multiple locations
- Coordinating wellbeing and fitness-for-work programs
- Managing return-to-work processes and supporting WHS representatives nationally
- Coaching senior leaders on legislative obligations, safety culture, and best practices
- Promoting psychological safety and wellbeing across all levels of the business

**What You’ll Bring**:

- Diploma or higher in WHS and certified Rehabilitation & Return-to-Work Coordinator
- 5+ years' experience in WHS leadership, ideally in healthcare, veterinary, or similar
- Proven ability to manage complex WHS risks across multi-site operations
- Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and codes of practice across jurisdictions
- Experience coaching leadership teams and supporting frontline staff
- Collaborative, values-led approach to safety, wellbeing, and compliance

**Why Join AEA?**
- $130K-$145K base salary + super
- Nationwide influence in a values-driven healthcare organisation
- Flexible and hybrid work options
- Innovative tech platforms and supportive leadership
- Access to mental wellness, EAP, and wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways into executive leadership or project specialties
- Culture of trust, learning, and purpose

**Ready to Champion Safety & Wellbeing?**

We’d love to hear how you could help us protect the people who care for Australia’s pets.

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