Senior Workplace Health and Safety Specialist

Step into a pivotal role where you'll champion a culture of WHS compliance and best practice at ART—leading the design and implementation of our WHS strategies and our Safety Management System, driving real organisational impact, and ensuring our people thrive in a safe workplace.

Why join us?

• You'll get 14% super as standard, to help your future come alive.
• Unleash your potential and build a career to be proud of through excellent training and development opportunities.
• Balance your work between in-person days at our purpose-built hubs and working from home.
• In the office, enjoy end of trip facilities, a yoga and multi-faith room, parent and carer rooms, quiet rooms, BrewHub coffee facilities, and collaborative team spaces.

About the role

As a Senior Workplace Health and Safety Specialist (Compliance) at Australian Retirement Trust, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining a culture of WHS compliance and operational excellence. You'll lead the design and implementation of WHS policies and systems, ensuring our organisation not only meets but exceeds legislative requirements. This role is perfect for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives on driving continuous improvement and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels. You'll have the opportunity to influence strategic planning and contribute to the safety and wellbeing of people across the business. Join us and make a real impact in a dynamic, values-driven environment.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Lead the design, implementation and maintenance of ART's Safety Management System.
• Oversee WHS audits, assurance activities and regulatory compliance across the organisation.
• Maintain dynamic WHS risk registers aligned with enterprise risk frameworks.
• Manage regulatory notifications and reporting.
• Drive strategic WHS planning, including critical incident response and business continuity.
• Identify, assess and control WHS risks using data-driven and technology-enabled approaches.
• Conduct post-incident reviews and draft Board and Executive-level WHS submissions.
• Lead consultation with key stakeholders, including the Workplace Health and Safety Committee and People Leaders.
• Design and deliver WHS training for the business and People Business Partners.

This is a permanent opportunity based in Brisbane.

About you

It goes without saying you'll be a great communicator with top notch interpersonal skills. We'll also expect you to pick up problems and come up with quick, creative ways to solve them. It's quite likely you tick some of the following boxes too:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) or a related field.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in WHS disciplines, including incident investigation, risk management and training.
• In-depth understanding of WHS legislation and regulatory requirements across all Australian states and territories.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement and maintain safety policies and management systems.
• Proven experience conducting WHS audits, assurance activities and managing compliance processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong planning, organisational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Desirable: Qualifications in Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordination, First Aid or Mental Health First Aid.

About us

Our 2.4 million members trust us to take care of over $330 billion in retirement savings. And we help them take charge of their finances and face the future with confidence. Our inclusive culture means you'll be valued and heard in a respectful workplace. We've created an environment where you can be yourself and do amazing work. It's that simple.

Apply online now

Everyone is welcome to apply. We value diverse thinking, cultures, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities. Awaken your career at Australian Retirement Trust and apply now. Applications close by 24th November 2025.

We don't want to leave you with a monstrous wait. So, you'll hear from us after the closing date to find out whether you've made it through to the next round or not. Being fair and up-front is important to us – and recruitment is no different.