Senior Health & Safety Manager - Systems

Senior Health & Safety Manager - Systems

Work Type:

Full Time

Location:

Sydney - NSW 

  • Modernise safety systems, data and digital capability at scale
  • Influence risk, performance and assurance across a complex operating environment
  • Competitive package, annual bonus and hybrid working model
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About the Client
  
The Safe Step is partnering with a leading education and research organisation undertaking a significant transformation of its Health, Safety and Wellbeing function. Supporting a large and diverse workforce across complex operational, research and teaching environments, the organisation is investing in contemporary systems, data capability and technology to strengthen risk management, improve decision making and deliver a more consistent, user friendly experience across the business.
  
This newly created role sits within a broader transformation program and will play a critical role in shaping the systems, governance and information that underpin health and safety performance.
   
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the development and continuous improvement of an ISO aligned Health and Safety Management System
  • Own safety systems, reporting, analytics and information architecture across the organisation
  • Create a single source of truth for safety documentation, standards and resources
  • Simplify and modernise systems, tools and processes to improve usability and adoption
  • Drive digital transformation and identify opportunities to leverage technology and innovation
  • Deliver meaningful performance reporting and insights that support executive decision making
  • Manage system vendors and technology partners to maximise capability and value
  • Lead and develop a high performing team of systems, data and safety professionals
About You
  
You are a systems focused health and safety leader who enjoys solving complex problems through technology, data and process improvement. You have experience designing and improving safety management systems, building reporting capability and driving meaningful change across large organisations.

You combine technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement skills and are able to translate complexity into practical, scalable solutions that are adopted by the business.
   
You'll Bring  
  • Experience leading health and safety systems, governance, reporting or digital transformation initiatives
  • Strong understanding of ISO aligned Health and Safety Management Systems
  • Expertise in analytics, performance reporting and data driven decision making
  • Experience improving enterprise platforms, processes and user experience
  • The ability to simplify complexity and drive organisational adoption
  • Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing capability
  • Proven experience leading and developing teams
Why Join?
  
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future state of health and safety within a large, complex and highly respected organisation. Working alongside a newly established leadership team, you will have the opportunity to modernise systems, introduce innovation, influence strategy and create lasting impact through improved performance, visibility and user experience. With strong executive support and significant investment in transformation, this role offers genuine scope to build something meaningful and leave a lasting legacy.
   
About Applying
  
Click "Apply for this job" to submit your application.
  
For a confidential discussion, please contact Jai Catrios at jcatrios@thesafestep.com.au   

Reference number:

4067904

Date Published:

27-Aug-2026

Contact Name:

Jai Catrios

Contact Email:

jcatrios@thesafestep.com.au

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