Safety and Wellbeing Manager

Safety and Wellbeing Manager

Work Type:

Full Time

Location:

Melbourne - VIC 

  • Improve safety culture through engagement
  • Opportunity to build wellness and psychosocial programs
  • Supportive executive team that invests in people
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We are seeking a dynamic and people-focused Safety Manager  to join a purpose driven local authority that provides a range of services to the community. Reporting directly to the Manager, People, Culture & Safety  this leadership role is a key driver in shaping a proactive and engaging safety culture across the organisation.

With four direct reports the HSEQ Manager will guide and develop a high-performing, collaborative team. There is significant scope to uplift capability, embed a strong business partnering model, and elevate the profile of both safety and wellbeing initiatives at the executive level.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Champion a proactive safety culture, including psychosocial risk management and a renewed focus on wellbeing.
  • Lead initiatives to address key risks, particularly occupational violence and aggression (OVA), through robust prevention strategies.
  • Oversee safety reporting and data accuracy to support transparency and continuous improvement.
  • Guide executive-led safety initiatives, ensuring high engagement and accountability.
  • Drive capability uplift within the safety team and across the organisation.
Whats on offer:
  • Be part of a purpose-driven organisation focused on serving a diverse and vibrant community.
  • Work in an environment that invests in its people, values safety, and supports wellbeing.
  • Enjoy a hybrid work model with strong flexibility and work-life balance.
  • Collaborate with engaged leaders who take safety seriously and are committed to ongoing improvement.
If you are interested in this position please click 'apply now' immediately and forward your CV.

Reference number:

3947384

Date Published:

28-Jul-2025

Contact Name:

Marc Lander

Contact Email:


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