WHS Leader: Safety, Compliance & Risk (Brisbane)

Aspen Medical; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brisbane-based role with impact across

Employee Assistance Program 24/7

Job summary

Aspen Medical is seeking an experienced Work Health and Safety (WHS) Manager to join our Corporate Services team in Brisbane. You will lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of our health and safety management system, ensuring compliance with Australian WHS legislation and ISO 45001.

The role focuses on risk assessment, incident investigations, training delivery and returning staff to work, while advancing safety culture and wellbeing across diverse operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in WHS leadership.
• Competency as Return to Work Coordinator.
• Experience developing and implementing ISO 45001-aligned safety management systems.
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, incident investigations and regulatory reporting.
• Experience conducting workplace inspections and audits, coordinating wellbeing programs, and developing and delivering training.
• Strong data analysis, trend identification and performance reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve the WHS management system in line with ISO 45001, legislation and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate risk assessments, inspections and audits, and support incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Analyse safety performance and prepare quarterly reports for the Board and stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver safety training, maintain online learning and communication resources, and coordinate health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Oversee emergency plans, evacuation procedures and drills, including fire warden and first aid arrangements.
• Coordinate injury management, workers’ compensation and return-to-work programs, prioritising early intervention.
• Chair the Health and Safety Consultative Committee and act as Secretary of the Global Health and Safety Committee.
• Manage the safety budget and provide specialist safety and operational risk advice for tenders and bids.
• Lead and support the Health and Safety Coordinator, Health and Safety Representatives and committee members.
• Oversee the administration of AspiraIQ.

Skills

WHS leadership

ISO 45001

Australian WHS legislation

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Training delivery

Education

WHS qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aspen Medical is seeking an experienced Work Health and Safety (WHS) Manager to join our Corporate Services team in Brisbane. You will lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of our health and safety management system, ensuring compliance with Australian WHS legislation and ISO 45001.

The role focuses on risk assessment, incident investigations, training delivery and returning staff to work, while advancing safety culture and wellbeing across diverse operations.