EL 2 Senior Manager, Work Health and Safety

Hudson; Canberra; On-site; AUD 147,408 - 158,710; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive Team Culture

Competitive Salary Package

Convenient Parking

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Senior Manager for Work Health and Safety to lead a dedicated team focused on fostering a positive safety culture. This role is integral to developing and implementing comprehensive safety strategies that enhance compliance and best practices across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and the ability to drive cultural change while collaborating with various teams. Join a supportive and dynamic environment offering competitive salaries and professional growth opportunities. If you're passionate about safety and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in workplace health and safety, ideally in public or private sectors.
• Proven leadership capabilities in guiding WHS teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive WHS strategy to promote safety excellence.
• Lead and manage the WHS team, ensuring effective operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Cultural Change Management

Autonomous Work

Education

Experience in Workplace Health and Safety

Job description

EL 2 Senior Manager, Work Health and Safety

Hudson Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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This range is provided by Hudson. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$147,408.00/yr - A$158,710.00/yr

• Full-time, Ongoing and Permanent role
• Collaborative and supportive team within a positive work culture
• Open to S26 Transfer

We are seeking an experienced EL 2 Senior Manager, Work Health and Safety to join our client's WHS team. This role will be integral in fostering a positive safety culture, ensuring alignment across departments, and driving continuous improvement in WHS practices. Reporting to the Head of Division, you will lead efforts to build a strong safety culture and improve safety standards across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead WHS Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive WHS strategy to promote safety excellence.
• Team Leadership: Establish and manage the WHS team, ensuring effective operations and strong stakeholder engagement.
• Collaboration: Work alongside other safety professionals to enhance WHS practices throughout the organisation.
• Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure adherence to safety standards, legislation, and industry best practices.
• Cross-department Engagement: Partner with diverse teams in business operations, including science demonstrations and public exhibits.
• Foster High-Performance Culture: Promote a culture where staff actively support and contribute to WHS goals.

About you:

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in workplace health and safety, ideally in public or private sector environments. Key skills and attributes include:

• Proven leadership capabilities, with experience guiding and developing WHS teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to drive cultural change and proactively address WHS issues.
• Ability to work autonomously in a collaborative team setting.

Why work for our client:

• Supportive Team Culture: Great leadership and opportunities for professional growth.
• Competitive Salary Package: Attractive salary and benefits.
• Convenient Parking: Onsite parking available.

How to Apply

This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced WHS professional who is passionate about fostering a positive safety culture within a dynamic and innovative organisation. If you are proactive, driven, and ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to click to apply. If you have any questions about the role, please email [e-mail]