About the Company:
Acquainted Talent are proud to be partnering with a well-established, community focused not for profit delivering health, aged care and social services across Victoria.

With a workforce of over 1,000 employees across multiple sites, they play a critical role in supporting vulnerable individuals and families.

As part of their ongoing commitment to safety and continuous improvement, they are seeking a Group Work Health & Safety Manager to lead and uplift their WHS function.

About The Role:
Reporting to the Executive Director, this role will take ownership of the organisation’s WHS strategy, framework, and systems, ensuring a best practice approach to safety across all operations.

You will operate at both a strategic and hands-on level, partnering closely with leaders across the business to embed a strong safety culture and drive continuous improvement.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the development and implementation of the organisation-wide WHS framework
• Providing expert WHS advice and coaching to Executive and operational leaders
• Designing and maintaining WHS systems, policies, and procedures
• Conducting audits, inspections, and ensuring compliance across multiple sites
• Leading incident investigations and driving corrective actions
• Identifying key risks and implementing mitigation strategies
• Supporting WHS committees and governance reporting
• Developing and delivering WHS training and education programs

About You:
This is a senior role requiring a balance of strategic thinking and operational delivery. You will be confident working across a complex, multi-site environment and able to influence stakeholders at all levels.

You will bring:

• Significant experience in a WHS leadership role, ideally in a stand alone capacity
• Proven ability to design and implement WHS systems and drive cultural change
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• A hands-on, pragmatic approach with the ability to “roll up your sleeves”
• Relevant qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety