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WHS & Risk Manager


Company : HR Partners - a Randstad company


Location : Adelaide, Australia


Created : 2025-07-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

WHS & Enterprise Risk Manager Lead Safety, Risk and Site SecurityThis is a rare opportunity to step into a senior WHS leadership role that blends hands-on safety oversight with strategic responsibility for enterprise risk and site security.HR Partners is proud to be partnering with a well-established organisation based in Adelaides northern suburbs. This role goes beyond compliance its about embedding a practical, proactive safety culture, driving continuous improvement, and reshaping how safety and risk are understood and acted on at every level of the business.The OpportunityYoull report into senior leadership and be the go-to expert across WHS, environmental risk, and site security. This includes owning and evolving the safety management system, leading site-wide safety initiatives, coordinating regulatory compliance and incident investigations, and playing a key role in strategic risk planning.Theres also a strong focus on security leadership, so prior experience managing access, protocols, and emergency response will be well regarded.What Youll Tackle:Consolidate and elevate safety, risk and environmental systems in a fast-paced and tightly regulated settingProvide expert, grounded advice to senior leaders, operational managers and front-line teamsDrive capability in psychosocial risk and safety leadership across the businessManage site audits, incident investigations, and continuous improvement plansLead and coordinate site security protocols and emergency response planningBuild strong cross-functional relationships to embed a culture of safety and accountabilityWhat Youll Bring:Formal qualifications in WHS and a minimum of 5 years in a senior WHS roleDeep knowledge of WHS legislation, risk frameworks and environmental standardsPractical leadership style approachable, hands-on, and confident in high-trust environmentsStrong investigation and reporting skills; experience managing hazardous chemicals and plant safety is essentialAbility to work across operational, technical, and leadership levels to influence and lead changeRTW Coordinator certification and training & assessment credentials (desirable)Why This Role?This isnt a role where youll be confined to policy writing or sitting behind a desk. Youll be out in the business, partnering with people, rolling up your sleeves, and building something sustainable. The safety culture journey is still evolving and the business is looking for someone who can shape that narrative, not just manage it.This is a role for someone who wants to lead, drive performance, and be trusted as a key part of the broader leadership team.Apply now or reach out confidentially to learn more.At HR Partners by Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.skillsWHS leadership, ideally in a fast-paced, high-risk environmentqualificationProven success in a WHS leadership role (5+ years), ideally in a fast-paced, high-risk environmentexperience7 yearsworking hoursFull-Time #J-18808-Ljbffr