Safety Manager

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Safety Manager to lead health, safety and wellbeing initiatives across a diverse, multi-site portfolio. Working within a well-regarded not-for-profit organisation, you will play a pivotal role in creating safe, inclusive and proactive working environments.

Reporting to the Head of Health and Safety, as a trusted advisor, you will be instrumental in delivering the organisation’s safety strategy, partnering closely with operational teams and leaders to embed a strong safety culture. You will focus on practical risk management, behavioural change, and injury prevention—especially in high-risk activities such as manual handling, mobility, and lifting.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of WHS strategies, policies and programs
• Provide coaching and support to leaders and teams to enhance safety performance
• Identify risk areas and implement proactive mitigation strategies
• Monitor and drive continuous improvement through safety data, audits, and reviews
• Be a visible and active presence across sites to build engagement and awareness
• Support incident investigations and ensure compliance with legislation

• A hands-on WHS professional with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven experience in a similar role within complex or dispersed organisations
• Able to build trust and influence at all levels – from the frontline to the executive
• Comfortable presenting to leadership and engaging staff through clear, confident communication
• Passionate about improving systems, processes and culture in safety and wellbeing
• Relevant qualifications in WHS or a related discipline

• Make a genuine impact in a values-driven organisation.
• Be a key player in shaping a proactive, people-first safety culture.
• Enjoy a supportive team and leadership group committed to change.
• Opportunity to lead and influence safety across a growing regional footprint.