Sharp & Carter has partnered exclusively with a trusted national brand in the essential services sector – known for its values-led culture – to recruit a WHS Manager. This is a rare opportunity to build and shape the WHS function from the ground up in a standalone position, driving meaningful change across a workforce of over 1,200 people.

The Role
This role requires a confident, hands-on WHS professional who can engage with leaders across the business and deliver practical solutions. You’ll be responsible for creating and embedding WHS frameworks, managing workers compensation and return-to-work programs, and building initiatives that improve safety culture and employee wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and roll out WHS policies, frameworks and initiatives (through use of paper system).
• Manage workers compensation and return-to-work programs.
• Partner with and influence General Managers across ANZ, delivering quarterly WHS updates and initiatives.
• Implement mental health and psychosocial safety programs tailored to industry needs.
• Lead WHS strategy with integrity, ensuring compliance and engagement across the workforce.
• Support the business in building and maintaining a strong safety-first culture.
• Minimal travel, with hybrid work arrangements available.

About You

• Proven experience in WHS management, ideally in aged care, medical, or similarly complex, people-centric industries.
• Strong knowledge of workers compensation and return-to-work programs.
• Practical and execution-focused, comfortable building WHS processes from the ground up.
• Engaging communicator with the ability to influence senior leaders and frontline teams alike.
• Confident delivering presentations and updates to executive teams and large groups.
• Comfortable working independently in a standalone role.

What’s on Offer

• Proven experience in WHS roles
• Proven success managing RTW and workers compensation across ANZ
• Warm, empathetic, and confident supporting injured workers and coaching stakeholders
• Skilled in influencing safety outcomes across varied business units
• Comfortable operating without a formal WHS system – confident managing documentation manually
• Deep understanding of WHS legislation across AU and NZ
• Willingness to travel across AU and NZ

To express your interest or learn more, please reach out to McKenzie Reeves at mreeves@sharpandcarter.com.au

At Sharp & Carter we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.