WHS Manager

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 truly a dream come true for us, and dream is such a significant word. Our founders dreamt of advancing the retail industry and help consumers’ dreams come true. To do that, they knew fulfilment had to be super-fast, super-efficient, and future-ready. That’s why we’ve built high-tech automation into our operations, enabling same-day dispatch and seamless pre-delivery workflows.

Shiperoo was born to create a contemporary approach to 3PL fulfilment services and make crucial developments in returns management and reCommerce pathways that every retailer dreamt ofYes, we came full circle in offering the entire spectrum of the retail supply-chain proposition, and we promised to back this with driven and passionate people who have spent decades advancing Australia’s logistics technologies and retail successes.

And more on dreams, one of our biggest was to create a vibrant, fun, and supportive workplace where our team can realise their own dreams. Our people are truly the driving force behind our efficiencies and successes. At Shiperoo, this is where Dreams Are Fulfilled

What You’ll Be Doing

• Partner with leaders across the business to provide practical, risk-based WHS advice and support.
• Contribute to the development and execution of Shiperoo's WHS strategy, objectives, and annual priorities.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve WHS policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Monitor and interpret relevant WHS legislation, regulations, standards, and codes of practice, ensuring ongoing compliance.
• Identify workplace hazards and develop effective risk controls using the hierarchy of controls.
• Support safe systems of work, including SOPs, SWPs and risk assessments.
• Lead and coordinate workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments across multiple sites.
• Manage incident reporting and investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Support the management of notifiable incidents and WHS reporting obligations.
• Coach and influence leaders to build capability, accountability, and positive safety behaviors.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen safety performance and operational effectiveness.

About you

You are a proactive and solutions focused WHS professional who enjoys partnering with operational teams to achieve meaningful safety outcomes. You bring a practical approach, strong influencing skills, and a genuine passion for creating safer workplaces.

• Diploma in Work Health & Safety (or higher), or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven experience in a WHS leadership role within warehousing, logistics, fulfilment, manufacturing, or a similar operational environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in hazard management, incident investigation, and root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the business.
• A practical, commercial, and solutions oriented approach to safety.
• Experience working with automation or robotics-enabled environments will be highly regarded.

At Shiperoo, we're committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace where our people can thrive.