General Manager Workplace Health, Safety

18 hours ago

Cannon Hill Queensland Australia Endeavour Foundation Full time $15,900 per year
  • Work life balance with flexible and hybrid working options
  • Embed a proactive safety culture with leaders and teams across the organisation
  • Increase your take-home pay with salary packaging

About Us

Endeavour Foundation is one of Australia's largest employers of people living with disability. We offer flexible work, great perks, and a supportive, inclusive culture where employees can grow, learn, and do their best work. Our purpose is simple: make possibilities a reality.

Join a Team Where Safety, People, and Purpose Come First

We are seeking a passionate, values-driven General Manager – Health, Safety, and Wellbeing to lead our mission of creating a safer, healthier, and more supportive environment for our people and the communities we serve. This is not just about compliance; it's about fostering a culture where care, connection, and continuous improvement drive everything we do.

About the Role

Reporting to the Executive General Manager Legal & Governance, you will steer a proactive, risk-aware, people-centred safety culture. You will empower your regional team to partner effectively across the organisation, deliver measurable improvements, and ensure compliance.

 Key Responsibilities:

  •  Lead the strategic Health, Safety and Wellbeing plan for the organisation.
  • Model safety leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Embed a proactive culture of health and safety across the organisation.
  • Oversee the development and implementation of wellbeing initiatives in response to recognised psychosocial hazards.
  • Lead the management of strategic third-party partners to deliver high-quality injury management outcomes.
  • Provide governance, assurance, and Board-level reporting on safety performance.
  • Build capability within the WHS&W team through coaching and mentoring.
  • Manage budgets, workers' compensation, and financial reporting for sustainable outcomes.

About You

You're an experienced WHS leader who can influence at all levels, build genuine partnerships, and use data to drive decisions. You bring:

  • Proven experience leading transformational WHS&W strategies in complex, multi-site environments.
  • Deep understanding of WHS legislation and safety management systems.
  • Success embedding behavioural and psychosocial safety frameworks.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills, including Executive and Board reporting.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications; postgraduate WHS studies highly regarded.
  • A collaborative, values-based leadership style and commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits and Perks

  • Salary package up to $15,900 tax-free, plus $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses
  • Pre-tax salary options to purchase a vehicle, reducing costs
  • Discounts on private health insurance, selected Kia vehicles, and Harvey Norman products
  • Family gym membership discounts via Fitness Passport
  • Supportive induction, learning opportunities, coaching, and counselling through EAP
  • 6 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers
  • Reward and Recognition Program

Intrigued? We'd love to hear from you. Please click "apply" to submit your application and join #TeamPossible today

Endeavour Foundation encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicant's needs.

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