Senior Health & Safety Advisor

972154 Human Resources Corp; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallagher Bassett is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead and continuously improve our WHS program across Australia. You will influence safety culture, drive compliance, and partner with leaders to create a safe workplace for our people.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will oversee Work Health and Safety, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a proactive safety culture with training and performance analytics.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Health & Safety leadership role in a large organisation.
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation.
• Diploma/Advanced Diploma or tertiary qualification in Work Health & Safety.
• Demonstrated experience executing WHS strategies and programs.
• Strong incident investigation, risk management, and auditing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead WHS framework and programs across Australia.
• Provide guidance on WHS legislation and compliance.
• Assist in return-to-work processes.
• Review and maintain WHS policies and documentation.
• Conduct workplace risk assessments, audits and inspections.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver WHS training and build eLearnings.
• Monitor safety performance and provide insights to stakeholders.
• Support managers and employees in promoting safe work practices.
• Partner with stakeholders to drive continuous safety improvements.

Skills

WHS management

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Data analysis

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.

Introduction

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.

Overview

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.

How you'll make an impact

• Maintain and continuously 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

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.

Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself.For more information, visit our Benefits page.