Employee Relations and Policies Associate Manager

Location: Sydney/Melbourne

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading solutions and services company that helps enterprises reinvent their digital core and harness the power of AI to create value across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

- Assist in developing and implementing safety programs at the corporate and project levels under the guidance of the Health and Safety Manager.
- Lead and facilitate risk assessments to improve psychosocial safety.
- Provide expert health and safety advisory to key stakeholders for a broad range of matters, including general health & safety risk management, non‑work related serious illness, return to work plans, and psychosocial risk.
- Review health and safety data to identify emerging risks and trends.
- Act on identified risks and prepare monthly reports.
- Participate in implementing and maintaining Accenture’s ISO45001 certified WHS Management system in ANZ.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional and global teams to develop Health and Safety policies and procedures for ANZ.
- Provide input and suggestions for improving workplace safety.
- Contribute to fostering a strong safety culture within the organization by actively participating in awareness campaigns, communication efforts, and employee engagement activities.
- Work closely with local stakeholders to learn and ensure WHS compliance with client requirements and local regulations.
- Assist in incident investigation and analysis processes to understand root causes and recommend corrective actions under senior team guidance.




- Stay informed about industry best practices, emerging trends, and changes in WHS regulations, and share this knowledge with the team.
- As needed, distribute educational materials and training programs related to employee safety policies, procedures, accident protection, and prevention.

Skills and Experience

- Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety, Diploma of WHS, Graduate Certificate WHS, or working toward one of these.
- Positive communication and interpersonal skills.
- 3‑5 years of similar work experience supporting health and safety initiatives within a large or global company.
- Experience in risk management across varied work environments (corporate, manufacturing, public sector).
- Experience in developing, implementing, and periodically revising health and safety management systems, policies, and procedures.
- Experience conducting internal audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
- Analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to use data for decision‑making.
- Ability to communicate health and safety principles and advisory to diverse audiences.
- Exposure to managing third‑party accounts such as EAP providers and workers compensation insurers.

Key Requirements

Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency required due to the nature of the role.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement for Australia

At Accenture, all employment decisions are made without regard to age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion or sexual orientation.

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📌 Health and Safety Associate Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Accenture Australia
📍 Melbourne