Director, Workplace Health

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Troocoo Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

The Archdiocese of Brisbane impacts the lives of hundreds of thousands of Queenslanders each week through 94 parishes and over 190 services across aged care, childcare, community, and family support. With such diversity comes complexity, and WHS plays a vital role in protecting employees, volunteers, and the broader community.

The Opportunity
Reporting to the Safety Risk & Governance Executive, the Director, Work Health & Safety – Archdiocesan Services will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of WHS across the Archdiocese. This includes setting the WHS strategy, driving a values-based safety culture, ensuring compliance with legislative obligations, and leading a multidisciplinary WHS team to deliver expert advisory, audit, and injury management services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver a three-year WHS Strategy aligned to organisational goals and values.
  • Champion the development of a proactive & collaborative safety culture across all agencies and parishes.
  • Oversee the WHS Management System, compliance frameworks, and audit programs.
  • Lead risk management, psychosocial safety strategies, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
  • Manage Workers' Compensation claims, return-to-work programs, and regulatory reporting.
  • Build WHS capability across senior leaders through training, advice, and governance support.
  • Lead, coach, and develop the WHS Manager, Advisors, and Injury Management team.

About You:
You are a proven senior WHS leader with the ability to operate strategically and influence safety in large, complex organisations. You will bring:

  • Tertiary qualifications in WHS, occupational health, or related discipline (postgraduate desirable).
  • Expert knowledge of WHS legislation, systems, and governance.
  • Experience in WHS auditing, risk management, psychosocial risk, and injury management.
  • Demonstrated success in leading teams and building organisational WHS capability.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing, and communication skills.

Benefits:

  • Competitive remuneration & benefits package.
  • Hybrid working.
  • On-site, personal car park in the Brisbane CBD.
  • Opportunity to include a fully-serviced vehicle within your package.

Why Join AOB?
This is a career-defining senior leadership role where you will drive meaningful impact across a large and diverse organisation committed to service, care, and community. You will lead a highly visible function that plays a critical role in protecting people, reducing risk, and shaping safety outcomes across Queensland.

How To Apply
For a confidential discussion or to request a copy of the candidate pack, please email

Alternatively, please apply via the link below with your CV and cover letter.

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