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Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Posted 23 days ago
Location
Melbourne,
Victoria
Specialty
Human Resources
Job Type
Contract
Job ID
43353
Job Details

We are delighted to be partnering with a trusted national organisation to recruit a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Leader.

Reporting to an inspiring Executive, this is a key leadership role responsible for setting and executing the organisation’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing strategy. You’ll play a pivotal part in shaping a proactive safety culture, embedding psychosocial safety practices, and driving continuous improvement across a diverse and dynamic business environment.

Your role will include:

  • Providing strategic leadership and oversight of safety frameworks, systems and compliance standards;

  • Driving a strong safety culture through leader engagement, education and accountability;

  • Leading the implementation of psychosocial safety initiatives and wellbeing programs across the organisation;

  • Monitoring performance metrics, reporting on key risk and safety indicators, and driving data-led improvements;

  • Collaborating with People, Operations and Organisational Development teams to embed wellbeing into leadership, onboarding and employee experience; and

  • Leading, developing and inspiring your small team to deliver operational excellence.

What they are looking for:

  • Proven experience leading Health, Safety and Wellbeing functions in complex or multi-site organisations;

  • Strong knowledge of OHS legislation, compliance and psychosocial safety frameworks;

  • Strategic mindset with the ability to influence and embed culture change across all levels of the business;

  • Experience using data and analytics to drive safety performance and risk management;

  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to coach and empower leaders; and

  • Exposure to or interest in leveraging AI tools to enhance insights and reporting.

Benefits on offer:

  • Join a purpose-led organisation driving innovation and sustainability;

  • Influence and shape the next evolution of the company’s health, safety and wellbeing strategy; and

  • Report to a Chief People Officer with an excellent reputation and partner with an inspiring Executive.

Leadership Team

  • Hybrid working environment and flexible work arrangements; and

  • Competitive remuneration package and annual bonus.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Justin Logue at justin.logue@uandu.com.

At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.

Should you require reasonable adjustments or have a preferred method of communication throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via adjustments@uandu.com or phone the above-mentioned u&u consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.

Additionally, for a barrier-free and inclusive online experience, you can access u&u’s opportunities using accessibility software Recite Me at https://www.uandu.com/jobs.

Please submit your resume in Word format only.