Regional Safety Manager

Eagers Automotive; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discounts

Training opportunities

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Eagers Automotive is seeking a Regional Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives across New South Wales operations. You will partner with dealership leaders to ensure compliance with WHS legislation and to create a proactive safety culture that keeps people safe every day.

You will develop, implement and continuously improve WHS programs, coach leaders and drive injury management with stakeholders to achieve strong safety performance across the region.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a senior WHS or Safety Management role.
• Strong knowledge of New South Wales WHS legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing safety across multi-site operations.
• Proven ability to influence, coach and engage leaders at all levels.
• Excellent incident investigation and risk management capabilities.
• Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (minimum requirement).
• Diploma or tertiary qualifications in WHS will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coaching to a team of Safety Partners across NSW operations.
• Lead the implementation and management of WHS strategies, policies and programs across NSW operations.
• Provide expert advice to dealership leadership on safety, risk and compliance matters.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Manage incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor safety performance metrics, trends and regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate WHS training and safety awareness initiatives.
• Support injury management and return-to-work processes with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, regulations and company policies.
• Drive continuous improvement to minimise workplace risk and enhance safety performance.
• Embed safety into day-to-day operations with strong stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Senior WHS role

WHS legislation NSW

Multi-site management

Coaching stakeholders

Incident investigations

Education

Certificate IV WHS

Diploma/degree in WHS

Job description

As our business continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced and proactive Regional Safety Manager to lead and strengthen our safety culture across our New South Wales operations.

Reporting directly to the General Manager Operational Finance, this influential role will partner with dealership leaders and corporate stakeholders to ensure our people return home safely every day while maintaining compliance with all relevant WHS legislation and company standards.

About the Role

As the Regional Safety Manager, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and continuously improving workplace health and safety initiatives across multiple automotive retail, service, parts, logistics and corporate locations throughout New South Wales.

You will provide strategic guidance, coaching and operational support to leaders while driving a positive, proactive and accountable safety culture across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching and support to a team of Safety Partners
• Lead the implementation and ongoing management of WHS strategies, policies and programs across NSW operations
• Provide expert advice and support to dealership leadership teams on safety, risk and compliance matters
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits and risk assessments
• Manage incident investigations and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented
• Monitor and report on safety performance metrics, trends and compliance requirements
• Facilitate WHS training, toolbox talks and safety awareness initiatives
• Support injury management and return-to-work processes in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, regulations and company policies
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to minimise workplace risk and enhance safety performance
• Build strong relationships with operational leaders to embed safety into everyday business activities

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in a senior WHS or Safety Management role
• Strong knowledge of New South Wales WHS legislation and compliance requirements
• Experience managing safety across multi-site operations
• Proven ability to influence, coach and engage leaders at all levels
• Excellent incident investigation and risk management capabilities
• Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilitiesCertificate IV in Work Health & Safety (minimum requirement)
• Diploma or tertiary qualifications in WHS, Risk Management or a related discipline will be highly regarded
• Current driver's licence

What We Offer

• Monday to Friday roster
• 12-month fixed-term contract with potential for permanent employment
• Team member discounts across automotive products and services
• Opportunity to influence and shape safety culture across a large and diverse operation
• Be part of a large, multi-national automotive group with operations across Australia, New Zealand and beyond, giving you real opportunities to move, grow or move across functions over time
• Access ongoing training through our Learning Together program, including technical courses, personal development and career support throughout your employment
• Use the Telus Health MyCoach Employee Assistance Program for confidential support across mental health, physical health and nutrition, financial advice, family and relationship support, and stress management
• Take advantage of a wide range of employee benefits including discounts on vehicle purchases, parts and servicing, private health insurance, accommodation offers, plus additional paid parental leave for eligible team members

Eagers Automotive is Australia's largest automotive retailer, with over 9,000 team members across 300 dealerships across Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Representing 33 car brands and 11 truck and bus brands, we are driven by a commitment to outstanding guest experiences.

We are an equal opportunity employer and would love to hear from you if the above details resonate with you!