National WHS Leader: Safety, Strategy & Field Impact

FAMASO; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Seat in leadership group

Partnership with GM on WHS systems

Salary + superannuation

Company laptop, iPad and mobile

National growth opportunities

Job summary

FAMASO is seeking a senior WHS leader to own the national WHS framework, visiting sites across states and guiding Operations Managers, Supervisors and WHS Coordinators. You will drive investigations, root-cause analysis and corrective actions while raising safety standards.

You will also develop and roll out SWIs/SOPs, mentor WHS Coordinators, and collaborate with the General Manager to enhance in-house digital WHS systems. Regular travel and senior stakeholder engagement are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ WHS experience in construction, industrial services, facilities management or similar field-based environments.
• Diploma of Work Health and Safety or equivalent preferred; Cert IV considered with substantial senior WHS experience.
• Formal ICAM training with proven investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Experience leading WHS across multi-site or national operations.
• Strong SWMS, risk assessments and rescue plans; able to present to management teams, crews and clients.
• Calm under pressure, discreet with people matters, credible with clients, insurers and regulators.
• Able and willing to travel nationally on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Own the WHS framework, assurance and reporting nationally across rope access, EWP and BMU, drones, pressure washing and specialist cleaning.
• Represent FAMASO on safety with clients: safety meetings, pre-starts, performance reviews and investigations.
• Support State Operations Managers with site visits, audits and coaching; attend sites on behalf of Head of Operations.
• Lead incident and hazard management nationally: end-to-end investigations using ICAM, with timely corrective actions.
• Deliver a risk-based national audit programme with assurance over risks including rope access, drones, fatigue, and public protection.
• Present new SWIs, SOPs and critical updates to the management team in each state; deliver WHS training in the field.
• Mentor and develop WHS Coordinators; set the standard for their progression.
• Drive continuous improvement in in-house digital WHS systems with the General Manager.
• Lead people, disciplinary and return-to-work matters, supporting Operations Managers and Head of Operations.

Skills

WHS Leadership

Incident Investigation

Stakeholder Management

National Travel

ICAM Training

Education

Diploma of Work Health and Safety

Job description

FAMASO is seeking a senior WHS leader to own the national WHS framework, visiting sites across states and guiding Operations Managers, Supervisors and WHS Coordinators. You will drive investigations, root-cause analysis and corrective actions while raising safety standards.

You will also develop and roll out SWIs/SOPs, mentor WHS Coordinators, and collaborate with the General Manager to enhance in-house digital WHS systems. Regular travel and senior stakeholder engagement are required.