Workplace Health and Safety Manager

Workplace Health and Safety Manager

Full-Time 90000 - 110000 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead WHS strategy and drive a positive safety culture across multiple sites.
  • Company: Established Australian manufacturing organisation based on the Gold Coast.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
  • Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on practical safety and continuous improvement.
  • Why this job: Influence safety practices and foster a culture of accountability and engagement.
  • Qualifications: Extensive WHS leadership experience in multi-site manufacturing environments.

The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.

The Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Workplace Health & Safety Manager to join a well-established Australian manufacturing organisation.

Based on the Gold Coast, this is a senior, multi-site role where you'll have the opportunity to influence safety across a diverse operational network.

This isn't a role focused solely on compliance and procedures.

The business is looking for someone who can make safety practical, accessible and part of everyday operations, working alongside leaders and frontline teams to drive genuine cultural change.

The Role

  • Lead the development and implementation of the organisation's WHS strategy across multiple sites.
  • Drive a positive safety culture, building accountability and engagement across operational teams.
  • Partner with leaders and senior stakeholders to embed practical safety initiatives.
  • Oversee WHS management systems, legislation, audits, risk assessments and compliance.
  • Lead incident investigations, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Develop safety training and education to strengthen capability across the workforce.
  • Lead, coach and develop the WHS team, supporting consistent standards across the business.
  • Monitor safety performance, identify trends and implement initiatives to improve outcomes.

What We're Looking For

  • Extensive experience in a WHS Leadership role within a multi-site organisation.
  • Essential experience within manufacturing or production environments.
  • Strong working knowledge of QLD and NSW legislation.
  • Experience leading, coaching and developing a WHS team.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in WHS, OHS or a related discipline.
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Workplace Health and Safety Manager employer: Miller Leith

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Contact Details:

Miller Leith Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Workplace Health and Safety Manager

WHS Strategy Development
Safety Culture Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Incident Investigation
Risk Assessment
Compliance Management
Safety Training Development