WHS Manager - On-Site Safety Champion & Risk Leader

Daikin Industries Ltd.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Fitness Passport

Bupa Health Fund

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Job summary

Daikin Australia is seeking a proactive Work Health and Safety Manager to lead safety strategy across national operations. You will be on the floor with teams, conducting toolbox talks, investigations, and risk assessments to embed a proactive safety culture.

Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, you will drive compliance with Australian WHS legislation, build cross-site relationships, and deliver actionable safety reporting to executives while championing continuous improvement and employee

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of WHS experience across complex, multi-site operations.
• In-depth knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and reporting.
• Proven track record in risk assessments, incident investigations, WHS training facilitation, and data-driven reporting.

Responsibilities

• Get out on-site to lead safety activities and site interviews.
• Build cross-department relationships to embed a proactive safety culture.
• Oversee incident investigations, near-miss reporting, and hazard management.
• Provide timely reporting to executive leadership on safety matters.
• Maintain and improve the Safety Management System in line with legislation and standards.
• Act as liaison with regulators and SafeWork Australia.
• Analyse safety data and standardise reporting across sites.

Skills

WHS management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Education

Tertiary qualification in WHS or related field

Job description

Daikin Australia is seeking a proactive Work Health and Safety Manager to lead safety strategy across national operations. You will be on the floor with teams, conducting toolbox talks, investigations, and risk assessments to embed a proactive safety culture.

Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, you will drive compliance with Australian WHS legislation, build cross-site relationships, and deliver actionable safety reporting to executives while championing continuous improvement and employee