We are partnering with a leading Australian financial services organisation to appoint an experienced Workplace Health and Safety Specialist on an initial 3-month contract. This role will provide operational WHS support across a national workforce, managing incidents, investigations, training and operational safety support while contributing to broader safety governance, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert WHS advice and support to leaders, People & Culture teams and employees;

• Manage workplace incidents, ensuring timely reporting, investigation and corrective actions;

• Conduct incident investigations and identify opportunities for risk mitigation and continuous improvement;

• Deliver and coordinate WHS training programs across the organisation;

• Work closely with the RTW team to provide support on complex claims;

• Facilitate WHS consultation and engagement through safety committees and key stakeholder groups;

• Assist with the maintenance of WHS policies, procedures, risk registers and governance frameworks; and

• Prepare WHS reports, compliance documentation and submissions for senior leadership and governance forums.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a proactive and solutions-focused WHS professional with strong operational safety experience and a collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement. Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, you bring a sound understanding of Australian WHS legislation, strong case management capabilities and the ability to influence positive safety outcomes across diverse business groups.

Key Requirements:

• Relevant qualifications in Workplace Health and Safety, Human Resources or a related discipline;

• Demonstrated experience in WHS operations, including incident management, investigations and risk management;

• Similar industry background preferred – financial services, banking or superannuation;

• Experience supporting Workers' Compensation, rehabilitation and return-to-work programs;

• Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of an organisation;

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentation capabilities; and

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion please click to reveal the contact details for Danielle Van Velthuizen at u&u on 07 3232 9125 or Denby Bain on 07 3232 9174 quoting reference number 45360.    
  
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.   
  
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