Overview

Are you a Health, Safety and Wellbeing professional ready to make a genuine impact at a national level? We are looking for an experienced Manager to play a pivotal role in fostering a proactive health and safety culture across the firm, underpinned by a deep understanding of WHS legislation and the evolving regulatory landscape. The role reports to the Head of Wellbeing and People Experience and offers the opportunity to shape the firm’s approach to health, safety and wellbeing at a strategic level.

Responsibilities

- Monitor and interpret legislative and regulatory developments at Commonwealth, state and territory level, advising the business on practical implications and required actions.
- Review, improve and implement the firm’s WHS policies, procedures, risk registers and safe work practices to ensure they remain current, practical and compliant across all jurisdictions.
- Identify, assess and manage psychosocial hazards and risks in accordance with applicable regulations and codes of practice, developing prevention strategies for new and emerging risks.
- Conduct risk assessments and incident analysis, taking corrective action to address key issues.
- Manage salary continuance and workers compensation claims, liaising with employees, internal stakeholders, and external insurance and rehabilitation providers.
- Lead the firm’s return‑to‑work approach, collaborating with employees,



leaders and People and Development colleagues on best‑practice injury and claims management.
- Analyse WHS data and trends to inform strategy, and prepare regular reports and communication for Board, executive and operational stakeholders.
- Design and manage a range of proactive health, safety and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
- Work closely with the National Mental Health Manager on psychological and psychosocial health and safety initiatives.
- Manage relationships with a range of external health providers, insurers and brokers.

Qualifications

- Comprehensive, current knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice and workers compensation legislation across Australian jurisdictions, with demonstrated experience interpreting and applying these requirements.
- Solid experience in identifying, assessing and managing psychosocial risks in the workplace.
- Experience in ergonomics, rehabilitation, return‑to‑work and claims management, ideally gained in a professional services organisation.
- Strong working knowledge of WHS management systems.
- Strong data analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to translate complex WHS data into clear, actionable insights for Board and senior leadership audiences.
- Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications are highly regarded.

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📌 Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager (City of Sydney)
🏢 Clayton Utz
📍 City of Sydney