Workplace Health And Safety Manager

Miller Leith; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Leith on the Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Workplace Health & Safety Manager to lead our WHS strategy across multiple sites. This senior role offers the chance to influence safety culture beyond compliance, partnering with leaders and front-line teams to embed practical safety in daily operations.

You will oversee WHS systems, audits, risk assessments and incident investigations, while coaching the WHS team and delivering targeted training.

Qualifications

• Senior WHS leadership experience in multi-site environments.
• Strong knowledge of Queensland and NSW legislation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the WHS strategy across multiple sites.
• Drive a positive safety culture with accountability across teams.
• Partner with leaders to embed practical safety initiatives.
• Oversee WHS systems, audits, risk assessments and compliance.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Develop safety training to strengthen workforce capability.
• Lead and develop the WHS team across the business.
• Monitor safety performance and implement improvement initiatives.

Skills

WHS leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Coaching & mentoring

Education

Tertiary qualifications in WHS/OHS

Job description

The Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Workplace Health & Safety Manager to join a well-established Australian manufacturing organisation.

Based on the Gold Coast, this is a senior, multi-site role where you'll have the opportunity to influence safety across a diverse operational network.

This isn't a role focused solely on compliance and procedures. The business is looking for someone who can make safety practical, accessible and part of everyday operations, working alongside leaders and frontline teams to drive genuine cultural change.

The Role

• Lead the development and implementation of the organisation's WHS strategy across multiple sites.
• Drive a positive safety culture, building accountability and engagement across operational teams.
• Partner with leaders and senior stakeholders to embed practical safety initiatives.
• Oversee WHS management systems, legislation, audits, risk assessments and compliance.
• Lead incident investigations, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop safety training and education to strengthen capability across the workforce.
• Lead, coach and develop the WHS team, supporting consistent standards across the business.
• Monitor safety performance, identify trends and implement initiatives to improve outcomes.

What We're Looking For

• Extensive experience in a WHS Leadership role within a multi-site organisation.
• Essential experience within manufacturing or production environments.
• Strong working knowledge of QLD and NSW legislation.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing a WHS team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in WHS, OHS or a related discipline.