Senior Safety and Risk Partner

The Catholic Diocese of Maitland; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Training & development

mnBenefits discounts

EAP & wellbeing programs

Job summary

The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is seeking a Senior Safety and Risk Partner to lead a team of WHS professionals and partner with senior leaders across a large organisation. You will shape safety, wellbeing and risk capabilities while driving continuous improvement and a robust service model.

With extensive experience in complex environments, you will provide strategic advice, oversee incident management and psychosocial hazard controls, and ensure compliance with modern WHS standards

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading safety, risk and/or compliance functions within a complex organisation.
• Significant experience providing strategic and tactical advice to senior leaders and implementing WHS initiatives.
• Advanced knowledge of contemporary safety, risk management and incident management, incl. psychosocial hazard requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of Safety & Risk professionals
• Promote the service model Educate, Support, Review and Coach
• Partner with leaders to drive continuous improvement
• Monitor and strengthen organisational WHS risk management practices

Skills

Strategic risk leadership

WHS/occupational safety expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Incident investigation (ICAM)

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety or Risk Management

Job description

The Catholic Diocese of Maitland – Newcastle West NSW

This role is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a large and diverse organisation. As the Senior Safety and Risk Partner, you will combine strategic leadership with hands‑on influence, leading a team of specialists while partnering with senior leaders to strengthen safety, wellbeing and risk management practices.

Benefits of Working With Us

• Directly contribute to improving the lives of many in the community.


• Receive an attractive salary


• Paid parental leave(for eligible employees).


• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport (T&C’s apply).


• Ongoing training and development opportunities.


• A great friendly environment of dedicated and passionate co-workers.


• Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program.


• Corporate benefits, including EAP, flu shots and more.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

you can view the full position description on the Diocese website.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of Safety & Risk professionals


• Promote the service model of Educate, Support, Review and Coach


• Partner with leaders across the organisation to drive continuous improvement


• Monitor and strengthen organisational WHS risk management practices

Experience/Criteria

• Demonstrated experience leading safety, risk and/or compliance functions within a complex organisation.


• Significant experience in providing strategic and tactical advice to senior leaders in an organisation and implementing WHS initiatives and programs.


• Advanced knowledge of contemporary safety, risk management, and incident management practices, including a strong understanding of psychosocial hazard management requirements under contemporary WHS legislation.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety, Risk Management, Occupational Health, or a related discipline or equivalent experience.


• Demonstrated leadership experience in safety functions.


• Current Class C Driver’s Licence · Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)


• ICAM Lead investigator or similar incident investigation qualification (Desirable)

For further information please reach out to: Dani McPherson at **************@catholic.mn.org.au

Applications close 11:59pm on Tuesday, 06 October 2026.

Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.

Additional Information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.

All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement.Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.