Work Health and Safety Manager

12 hours ago


North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia Dementia Australia Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Work at Dementia Australia and be part of a passionate team committed to making a difference. We value our people and are proud to offer flexibility, attractive salary packaging options and employee support programs.

About the role

Full time permanent position based in either North Ryde, NSW or Parkville, VIC. This position is ideal for an advisor-level professional looking to take the next step in their career.

If you are eager to build on your experience, develop new skills, and take on increased responsibilities, this role offers a great opportunity for career progression. Reporting directly to the General Manager Quality and Business Services, you will be responsible for:

  • Updating, monitoring and managing Dementia Australia?s comprehensive health and safety management system.
  • Providing expert advice and support in investigating accidents, incidents, and issues, working with managers and engaging with WHS regulators to ensure compliance and safety.
  • Collaborating with managers to audit and promote safe working practices, fostering a proactive safety culture throughout the organisation.
  • Maintaining and enhancing WHS documentation, reporting systems, and feedback mechanisms related to client and workplace incidents, hazard identification, and complaints management.
  • Partnering with the People & Culture team to provide guidance on injury management, incident investigation, and return-to-work processes, in line with national and state legislation.
  • Supporting teams in conducting site and program audits, workplace inspections, and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with fire safety, evacuation protocols, and other safety requirements.
  • Leading WHS education initiatives, including emergency response training, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure readiness and resilience.
  • Administering risk management software, developing WHS content for internal communications, and ensuring continuous improvement through data analysis, trend reporting, and compliance with statutory obligations.

What is in it for you?

Salary benefits:We offer all employees the opportunity to salary package up to $15,900 each year for living expenses and up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits.

Leave allowances: In addition to your annual leave allowance, you will receive one day paid birthday leave, paid days off during our end of year closure period (if these days fall within your regular working schedule), up to six weeks parental leave and 17.5% annual leave loading.

Work/life balance: Flexible, hybrid work arrangements.

Employee benefits:Access to discounts and savings at over 450 retailers across Australia. Wellbeing programs and access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and your family plus access to continuous professional development, staff recognition programs and paid study leave.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with the following:

  1. Tertiary qualification in environmental and work health and safety or a similar discipline.
  2. A minimum of 5 years' experience working in a WHS management capacity.
  3. Demonstrated application of WHS principles and relevant legislation nationally, across multiple jurisdictions with a demonstrated understanding of enterprise implications.
  4. Experience working with WHS / risk management software systems including demonstrated data extraction, analysis and related trend reporting writing to various audiences.
  5. Maintain a high standard of practice through risk management and governance.
  6. Use professional judgement to make considered, ethical and courageous decisions influenced by data and quality information.
  7. Embrace change and lead with focus and optimism.

Our culture statements

  • We are aligned in our Purpose
  • We lead with our Head and Heart
  • We work together Collaboratively

About us

Dementia Australia is the national peak body and source of trusted information, education and services for the more than 400,000 Australians living with dementia, and the more than 1.6 million people involved in their care. We advocate for positive change and support vital research. We are here to support people impacted by dementia, and to enable them to live as well as possible. No matter how you are impacted by dementia or who you are, we are here for you.

For specific role enquiries, please contact

Please note, applications that do not contain a covering letter that addresses each of the key selection criteria in the 'About you' section, will not be considered.

Applications will be reviewed after the closing date.



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