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3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsDirect message the job poster from Expert360Connecting Experts to Great OpportunitiesTitle: WHS ManagerLocation: Sydney, AustraliaWork Model: On-siteAbout Expert360:Expert360 empowers more than 42,000 (and growing!) elite professionals around the world to find great work and be successful. Expert360 was founded in 2013 with a simple but powerful mission - to connect amazing people with great companies to get important work done.We believe in choice, flexibility and empowerment. We believe if you can change the world of work, you can change the world. Come and join us in defining and bringing to life the future of work!About the role:Our client is a dedicated natural resource management and environmental markets consultancy providing research and project management services to the agricultural, forestry and environment sectors. They are looking for an experienced WHS Manager, reporting into the Chief Operating Officer.This is a key position responsible for managing our client''s Work Health and Safety Management System (WHSMS). You will work in close partnership with leaders, managers and staff to ensure that our systems are effective, compliant, and consistently applied. You will drive continuous improvement in WHS practices, support the implementation of risk controls, and promote a proactive and positive safety culture across all areas of the organisation.Incident Management will be a central focus of this role. You will bring a comprehensive, end-to-end WHS skill set, enabling you to manage any workplace incident with confidence. As the sole person in this position, youll take a highly hands-on approach, while also developing and refining incident management processes to drive effective responses and continuous safety improvements.Key responsibilities:Oversee the WHSMS to ensure alignment with WHS legislation, regulations, and accreditation requirementsCoordinate the development and execution of WHS action plans and improvement initiativesConduct WHS inspections and audits across office and field-based operationsProvide expert guidance on risk identification, assessment and mitigationAnalyse incident data and risk trends to inform strategic decision-makingLead incident investigations and support implementation of corrective and preventive actionsReport on WHS performance metrics to the Executive Leadership Team and relevant stakeholdersManage and enhance injury and illness management proceduresStay up to date with legislative and regulatory changes, and ensure internal processes reflect current best practiceIdentify WHS training needs, and assist in the design and delivery of targeted training programsEnsure the company meets its obligations under WHS legislation as a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU)Support effective consultation with workers and Health and Safety RepresentativesRepresent the company at WHS forums and events to remain connected with industry developmentsAbout You:You are an experienced WHS professional with a strong understanding of safety systems, compliance and risk.You take a collaborative and solutions-focused approach, and are comfortable working across varied operational contexts.You bring a balance of strategic thinking and practical know-how, and you are passionate about supporting people and building a strong safety culture.To be successful in this role you will have:Qualifications in Work Health and Safety (Diploma or higher preferred)A minimum of 5 years experience in WHS roles, ideally in remote, environmental, agricultural or construction-related settingsIn-depth understanding of WHS legislation and PCBU responsibilitiesProven experience in conducting audits, incident investigations and WHS reportingAbility to influence, coach and partner with leaders and team members at all levelsStrong organisational, interpersonal and communication skillsExperience developing, implementing and improving WHS systems, policies and procedures(Desirable) Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and experience delivering WHS trainingSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionHuman ResourcesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Expert360 by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Labor Inspector roles.Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr