Job Category: Health Safety and Facilities

What we do

At SGCH, we believe everyone belongs.This is why our purpose,‘to create belonging’drives our commitment tobuild a team wherediversity, inclusion andconnectionare at theheartof what we do.

As a leadingnot-for-profitcommunity housing provider supporting over 12,000 customers across 7,000 homes in NSW and VIC, wecontinue toinvestin our people, our homes, and our communities. Guided by ourvalues–We Care, We Create, We Connect –we’vebuilt an inclusiveworkplaceby caring for one another,creatingand sharingnew ideas, and connecting authenticallyevery day,whereeveryonehas the opportunity togrow and thrive.

We are committed tofostering an inclusive environment andbuilding a team that reflects the diversity of the communities weconnect with. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and life experiences.If this role excites you butyou’renot sure you tick every box, we still encourage you to apply.Your passion and potential matter.

Join us in creating sustainable, connected communities whereeveryone feelsa sense of belonging andareempowered to thrive.

Whatweoffer

- Competitivepackage–35-hour work weekwith competitive, above Award payand 17%annual leave loading

NFP salary packaging–Up to $15,900 tax-free, plus $2,500 for meals, entertainment and accommodation, and Novated leasing providing both convenience and savings

High-growth workplace–Realopportunities to grow your careerwithafocus oninternal promotions,inhouse learning and developmentandstudyassistancesupport





Health and wellbeingbenefits-Corporate discounts with Flarefor everyday savings, Reward and Recognition program,access to a free 24/7Employee Assistance Program(EAP)for you and your family

Paid Parental Leave–12 weeks paid parental leaveand3 daysbonusannualleave

Agile and innovative work practices–Hybrid work arrangements including work from home options, and modern,well-locatedoffices close to public transport

Job Description

About the roleand about you

We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead our organisation-wide safety strategy, governance and culture, ensuring our people can perform their work safely while continuing to deliver outstanding outcomes for our customers.Reporting to the Director, Safety Operations, you will provide expert leadership and advice to senior leaders while driving SGCH's health and safety framework, compliance obligations and continuous improvement agenda. You'll lead a dedicated safety team and partner with leaders across the business to embed a strong and sustainable culture of safety.

To succeed in this role, you will bea confident and collaborative safety leader with a solid track record of influencing stakeholders, driving cultural change and delivering practical safety outcomes.

This is a permanent role,



based at our Redfern office and requires regular travel to other SGCH office locations including Liverpool, Bonnyrigg and St Leonards.

Duties

Lead and continuouslyimprove SGCH's Health and SafetyManagement System.

Lead, coach and develop the Safety Operations team.

Provide expert WHS advice and support to the wider organisation, including developing and leading training.

Oversee incident management, investigations and corrective actions.

Drive WHS governance, compliance and risk management activities.

Leveragedata insights report and improve safety performance.

Conduct audits, inspections and proactive risk assessments.

- Foster a positive, inclusive and safe workplace culture.

Appointment is subject to standard pre-employment checks, such asworking rights, employmentreferencesfrompreviousmanagers, a National Police Check, and a health assessment.

Desired Skills and Experience

- Tertiary qualifications in a related field and/or substantial experience in Work Health & Safety, Risk, Compliance, Operations, or a related discipline within a service delivery environment.
- Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, workers compensation, return-to-work programs, and risk management frameworks, including psychosocial risk obligations.
- Demonstrated success leading WHS functions and teams, with accountability for risk management, incident investigations, contractor management, audits, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Highly developed leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels, drive positive safety culture, and balance strategic priorities with operational outcomes.

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📌 Health and Safety Manager (St Leonards)
🏢 SGCH Group
📍 St Leonards