Executive WHS & Wellbeing Leader

Manpower Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup partners with a nationally significant organisation to appoint a Director, Work Health & Safety (EL2) in Canberra. This executive role shapes safety strategy and risk management across the enterprise, leading a mature WHS function in a complex operating environment.

You will work with senior executives, influence decision-making at the highest levels, and build a high-performing team focused on safety, wellbeing and compliant practices that deliver measurable outcomes for the

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading enterprise-wide WHS functions at a senior level.
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, governance frameworks and risk management practices.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive organisational change.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering strategic outcomes.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills.
• Solutions-focused approach with the ability to navigate complex environments.
• Experience developing safety cultures that deliver measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and expert advice on WHS, wellbeing and rehabilitation.
• Develop and implement enterprise-wide WHS strategies, frameworks, policies and programs.
• Lead safety culture initiatives driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, regulations and best practice.
• Oversee incident management, investigations, risk mitigation and corrective actions.
• Lead rehabilitation and return-to-work programs with effective case management.
• Partner with senior executives to identify risks and implement proactive safety solutions.
• Build relationships with regulators, industry bodies and service providers.
• Prepare high-level briefing papers, executive reports and governance documentation.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing WHS team.

Skills

WHS Leadership

Executive Leadership

WHS Legislation

Risk Management

People Leadership

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

ManpowerGroup partners with a nationally significant organisation to appoint a Director, Work Health & Safety (EL2) in Canberra. This executive role shapes safety strategy and risk management across the enterprise, leading a mature WHS function in a complex operating environment.

You will work with senior executives, influence decision-making at the highest levels, and build a high-performing team focused on safety, wellbeing and compliant practices that deliver measurable outcomes for the