Sr. WHS Manager, Workplace Health and Safety

Join Amazon's mission to become Earth's safest place to work At Amazon, we've set the ambitious goal to become the benchmark of safety excellence across all industries we operate in. Our Work Health and Safety (WHS) team is at the forefront of this mission, creating workspaces where safety and efficiency work in perfect harmony. We're on the hunt for a dynamic and innovative Sr. WHS Manager to help drive this mission forward. As our next Sr. WHS Manager, you'll be more than a safety professional – you'll be a catalyst for change, leading a comprehensive safety program that impacts thousands of lives. Working where operations meets safety, you'll shape the future of workplace health while delivering real-time solutions that protect our most valuable asset: our people.

In this role, you'll serve as a Sr. WHS Manager supporting our Fulfilment Centre operations. You'll partner with Operations leadership to weave safety into the fabric of our daily ops, using data-driven insights to create innovative solutions that reduce risk and boost productivity. Your ability to build trust, influence change, and drive results will be crucial as you lead comprehensive risk assessments and transform safety data into actionable strategies.

Leadership is at the heart of this role, mate. You'll build and develop a top-notch team of WHS professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

Core Impact Areas:

Safety Leadership & Innovation - Transform safety culture through leadership and innovative solutions. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that set new benchmarks in workplace safety. Leverage technology and data analytics to drive preventive safety measures that protect our team members while enhancing operational excellence. Develop leadership plans, communicate expectations, and drive initiatives to create a safe work environment. Measure performance against WHS policies, analyse metrics, and conduct site audits to address non-compliance issues.

Strategic Partnership & Influence - Build partnerships with Operations leadership to integrate safety into every aspect of our business. Use compelling data analysis and risk insights to influence positive change and drive strategic decision-making. Establish yourself as a trusted advisor who balances safety excellence with operational demands. Oversee recordkeeping, workplace organisation, and WHS training programs.

This position requires flexibility to travel across the country 50-70% of the time and work various shifts.

Additional Job Elements:

Lift up to 22 kilos and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach

Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts

Work in an environment where the noise level varies

Work in environments subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outdoor loading bays)

Regularly use stairs (where applicable)

The role focuses on supporting sites and WHS staff across Australia to drive safety excellence and ensure compliance. Key responsibilities include overseeing incident management and investigations, conducting business reviews and leadership meetings, managing staff development and training, monitoring safety assessments and compliance, overseeing emergency preparedness, and maintaining stakeholder relationships. The position emphasises continuous improvement through regular site inspections, performance monitoring, and implementation of safety initiatives. Major themes throughout the tasks include safety oversight and compliance, people management, performance monitoring, incident prevention, stakeholder communication, and quality assurance.

Those without current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification must obtain it within 3 weeks of starting.

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of increasing responsibilities in EHS and/or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations
• 5+ years of increasing responsibilities in people and performance management
• Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment

• Distribution Center or Manufacturing WHS experience with mix of exempt and non-exempt employees at a site of at least 1000 people
• Master's degree
• Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment.
• Experience in a fast paced, dynamic organization
• Certified Safety Professional
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with site leaders.
• Ability to develop and implement department goals and strategies
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability

Acknowledgement of country:

In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement:

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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