WHS Leader - Warehousing Safety & Automation

Shiperoo; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Shiperoo is seeking a proactive WHS leader to partner with operational teams across our Melbourne warehousing network. You will drive practical safety outcomes, guide governance, and lead hazard control initiatives to ensure compliance with Australian WHS laws.

You will develop policies, lead workplace inspections, and coach leaders to embed a strong safety culture while enhancing operational efficiency through automation-aware safety practices.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Work Health & Safety (or higher) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in a WHS leadership role within warehousing/logistics/fulfilment.
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience with hazard management, incident investigation and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, risk-based WHS advice to leaders across the business.
• Develop and execute Shiperoo's WHS strategy and annual priorities.
• Create, implement and continuously improve WHS policies and procedures.
• Monitor WHS regulations and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Identify workplace hazards and implement risk controls using the hierarchy of controls.
• Support safe systems of work with SOPs, SWPs, and risk assessments.
• Lead and coordinate workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments across sites.
• Manage incident reporting and investigations including root cause analyses.
• Support notifiable incident management and WHS reporting obligations.
• Coach leaders to build safety capability and positive behaviours.
• Drive continuous improvement to strengthen safety and operational effectiveness.

Skills

WHS leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Hazard management

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Risk assessment

Safety culture

SOPs/SWPs

Education

Diploma in WHS or higher

Job description

Shiperoo is seeking a proactive WHS leader to partner with operational teams across our Melbourne warehousing network. You will drive practical safety outcomes, guide governance, and lead hazard control initiatives to ensure compliance with Australian WHS laws.

You will develop policies, lead workplace inspections, and coach leaders to embed a strong safety culture while enhancing operational efficiency through automation-aware safety practices.