Work Health & Safety Project Lead

Wellways Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meal and Entertainment allowance

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Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wellways is seeking an experienced Work Health and Safety (WHS) Project Lead to drive organisation-wide WHS improvements under the 2026–2027 strategy. This 12-month fixed-term, hybrid role reports to the National Manager WHS and coordinates key projects with operational teams and corporate functions.

You will lead major initiatives, monitor milestones, support audits and inspections, and help implement WHS systems, governance and reporting tools while building strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering WHS projects and improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, compliance and practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to drive outcomes and implement WHS improvements.
• Advanced analytical, problem solving, administrative, communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating organisation-wide WHS projects and improvement initiatives.
• Monitoring project milestones, risks, deliverables and reporting progress.
• Supporting audits, reviews and workplace inspections.
• Working with stakeholders to implement WHS systems, processes and compliance initiatives.
• Contributing to WHS policies, procedures, governance and reporting tools.
• Supporting WHS communication, awareness, training and change initiatives.

Skills

WHS project management

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Governance & compliance

Analytical skills

Education

WHS qualification

Risk Management qualification

Broad WHS knowledge

Job description

Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you

• Lead key WHS projects and strategic improvement initiatives across Wellways.
• Partner with leaders and teams to deliver meaningful safety outcomes.
• 12 month project role, Hybrid role with salary packaging at any of our Wellways office locations

Work Health and Safety (WHS) Project Lead

Lead meaningful WHS improvement initiatives and help strengthen safety across Wellways.

Wellways is seeking an experienced Work Health and Safety (WHS) Project Lead to join our team on a fixed-term basis. Reporting to the National Manager, Work Health and Safety, you will lead and coordinate key WHS improvement projects aligned with the 2026–2027 WHS Strategic Plan.

Working collaboratively with leaders, operational teams and corporate functions, you will support WHS compliance, strengthen governance and contribute to the continuous improvement of Wellways’ Work Health and Safety Management System (WHSMS).

You will play an important role by:

• Leading and coordinating organisation-wide WHS projects and improvement initiatives.
• Monitoring project milestones, risks, deliverables and reporting progress.
• Supporting audits, reviews and workplace inspections.
• Working with stakeholders to implement WHS systems, processes and compliance initiatives.
• Contributing to WHS policies, procedures, governance and reporting tools.
• Supporting WHS communication, awareness, training and change initiatives.

What you’ll bring

You are an experienced WHS professional with strong project management, stakeholder engagement and change implementation skills.

You will have:

• Experience delivering WHS projects and improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, compliance and contemporary WHS practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• The ability to drive outcomes and support the successful implementation of WHS improvements.
• Advanced analytical, problem solving, administrative, communication and reporting skills

You will also need:

• Qualification in WHS, Risk Management or related discipline
• Broad generalist WHS knowledge and demonstrated experience leading or coordinating organisational improvement projects.
• Right to Work within Australia
• 100 Points ID
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
• National Police Records Check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate – free online course

About Us
At Wellways, we work alongside people, families and communities to create an inclusive society where everyone can imagine and achieve their best life. Our people are the heart of everything we do and we are committed to supporting their safety, health and wellbeing every day.

What we offer

• A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
• An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment
• Salary packaging up to $15,899enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing
• Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
• Receive 17.5% leave loadingevery time you take annual leave
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Paid Cultural leave (where applicable)
• Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Katya Surwillo | National Manager WHS via email – [e-mail]

Please submit Resume and Cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

Due to the project-based nature of this role, Wellways may close this job advertisement early should we find a suitable candidate

Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.

Job Description Summary

Lead organisation-wide WHS projects, drive continuous improvement and help shape a safer workplace across Wellways. 12 month Fixed-term opportunity.

Contract End Date

08/08/2027

Culture

We’re passionate about ourwork, whichis enjoyable, challenging and rewarding.All ofourteamswork toensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels.We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.

Applications Close

20/09/2026