Risk & Safety Manager

About the role

A progressive national law firm is looking for a Risk & Safety Manager to lead the next phase of its People Risk, WHS and Compliance evolution. Reporting to the Head of People Risk & Compliance, the role leads national WHS strategy, systems implementation and people risk management, with influence across senior stakeholders, partners and the broader People & Culture team. It is a hands-on leadership position.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of QMS/HSMS and people risk frameworks
• Drive national WHS governance, audit cycles, risk assessments and compliance reporting
• Advise senior leaders on complex health and safety matters
• Oversee people risk processes including hazard identification, incident management and workers compensation
• Guide P&D Business Partners nationally on WHS, injury management and behavioural compliance
• Maintain and improve WHS policies, training programs and legislative compliance
• Deliver reporting for audits, regulatory matters and client tender requirements
• Lead WHS and people risk projects end to end

Required profile

• Strong WHS leadership experience, ideally in professional services or multi-site environments
• Proven ability to implement systems, run governance cycles and manage risk
• Confident advising senior stakeholders on complex WHS issues
• Pragmatic, solutions-focused and able to embed frameworks with discipline and influence

What we offer

• National scope with high visibility across senior leadership
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility
• Role offered as a 3, 4 or 5 day per week schedule

Applications are made through the listing site; pre-application questions can be emailed to the recruiter.