EL1 WHS Manager

• Ongoing position, central Canberra location
• End to end senior WHS position

The Department
This organisation is a nationally significant cultural institution with a strong public purpose. It operates across complex environments, hosting major national events and engaging diverse stakeholders, while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, wellbeing and inclusion.

The Role
The Work Health and Safety Manager is an ongoing, full-time EL1 position based in Canberra. Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, this role leads the delivery of WHS strategy, early intervention and injury management programs across a complex operating environment. You will manage a small specialist team, partner closely with senior leaders, and play a key role in embedding a proactive, risk-aware safety culture across the organisation.

Key Duties

• Lead and deliver WHS services aligned to organisational strategy and legislative requirements
• Provide expert advice on WHS legislation, codes of practice and risk management frameworks
• Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders to embed safety into core business operations
• Oversee early intervention, injury management and return-to-work programs
• Lead WHS reporting, investigations and engagement with regulators (including Comcare)
• Manage WHS governance, policy frameworks, budget and external supplier engagement

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated expertise in WHS legislation and safety management within complex environments
• Proven experience identifying WHS risks and designing effective mitigation strategies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting
• Experience managing workers’ compensation and early intervention programs
• Confident people leader with resilience, sound judgement and the ability to operate with autonomy
• Relevant WHS qualification (mandatory); industry membership desirable

Eligibility and How to Apply:
To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application. A baseline clearance or the ability to obtain is required.

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