Health & Safety Manager

Gallagher AJG; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid work arrangements

Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

Employee Recognition Awards

Job summary

Gallagher Bassett is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead and improve our WHS approach across Australia. You will work with leaders to ensure compliance, foster a proactive safety culture, and guide incident investigations and risk management.

Reporting into the Chief People Officer, you will oversee WHS framework development, training delivery, and stakeholder engagement while promoting wellbeing and psychological safety across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Health & Safety Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation.
• Diploma, Advanced Diploma or tertiary qualification in WHS.
• Experience executing WHS strategies and programs.
• Strong incident investigation, risk management and auditing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve GB's WHS framework, programs, and initiatives.
• Provide expert advice on WHS legislation, compliance obligations and best practice.
• Assist in Return-to-Work processes for employees.
• Review and maintain WHS policies, procedures and documentation.
• Conduct workplace risk assessments, audits and inspections.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver WHS training and awareness programs; contribute to eLearn modules.
• Monitor safety performance, analyze trends, and provide reporting.
• Support managers in managing workplace risks and safe practices.
• Drive continuous improvement in health, safety and wellbeing outcomes.
• Develop and implement Psychological Safety Framework.

Skills

WHS leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven decisions

Incident investigation

Education

Diploma/Advanced Diploma in WHS

Job description

At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose.Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence.Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.

About the Role

At Gallagher Bassett, we're committed to supporting the wellbeing, safety and success of our people. As a leader in claims management and risk solutions, we help organisations and individuals move forward with confidence. We're now looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead and continuously improve our health, safety and wellbeing approach across Australia.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence safety culture, drive compliance, and partner with leaders across the business to create a safe and healthy workplace for our people.

Reporting into theChief People Officer, the National Health & Safety Manager will provide operational leadership across all aspects of Work Health and Safety (WHS). Working closely with leaders and employees, you will ensure compliance with legislative requirements while fostering a proactive and positive safety culture.

• Maintain andcontinuously improve GB's WHS framework, programs, and initiatives.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on WHS legislation, compliance obligations and best practice.
• Assist in the Return-to-Work process for employees.
• Review and maintain WHS policies, procedures and documentation, ensuring they remain current and compliant.
• Conduct workplace risk assessments, audits and inspections to identify hazards and improvement opportunities in line with the established WHSMS.
• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver WHS training, education and awareness programs across the business, and contribute as an SME to building eLearns.
• Monitor safety performance, analyse trends and provide reporting and insights to stakeholders.
• Support managers and employees in managing workplace risks and promoting safe work practices.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in health, safety, and wellbeing outcomes.
• Continue to develop and implement our Psychological Safety Framework.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Proven experience in a Health & Safety Manager, WHS Manager or similar leadership role within a large or complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and regulatory requirements.
• A Diploma, Advanced Diploma or tertiary qualification in Work Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experienceexecutingWHS strategies and programs.
• Strong incident investigation, risk management, and auditing capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to use data to inform decisions.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia at the time of application.

Gallagher Bassett is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to succeed.

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• 4 weeks annual leave plus up to 2 weeks additional purchased Lifestyle Leave
• Novated Leasing opportunities
• Two paid volunteer days annually
• Health Insurance Discounts with our Group Insurance Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support for yourself and immediate family members
• Employee Recognition Awards and Service Milestone Recognitions
• Access to Reward Gateway - discount offers at over 350 retailers!
• And more...

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as "protected characteristics") by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.