Job Description

Risk & Compliance Manager

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Location: Western Sydney

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Employment Type: Full time

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Industry: Logistics / Warehousing / Supply Chain

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Lead safety, risk and compliance across a multi-site logistics operation

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Our client is a leading organisation within the warehousing and logistics sector, seeking an experienced Risk & Compliance Manager to take ownership of workplace health and safety, risk management and compliance across three operational sites (two in Western Sydney, one in Perth).

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This is a highly autonomous role suited to a practical safety professional who enjoys being close to operations, building relationships with frontline teams, coaching leaders and driving meaningful improvements in safety culture.

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You will act as the trusted safety partner to operations, providing expert guidance while embedding robust WHS systems, risk controls and continuous improvement initiatives across a complex warehousing and logistics environment.

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About the role

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Reporting into the Head of Operations, you will be responsible for:

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- Leading WHS, risk and compliance activities across three warehouse locations
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- Developing and implementing practical safety strategies, risk assessments and improvement plans
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- Conducting audits, inspections and investigations to identify hazards and reduce operational risk
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- Coaching managers, supervisors and teams to strengthen safety ownership and accountability
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- Delivering WHS training, inductions and safety communications
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- Supporting incident, near miss and corrective action processes
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- Maintaining compliance with relevant legislation, standards and customer requirements
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- Partnering with operations teams to improve safety, quality and business performance
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- Supporting contractor compliance, site readiness and audit preparation
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About you

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You are an experienced WHS professional who can operate independently and influence effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.

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You will bring:

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- Demonstrated experience in WHS within warehousing, logistics, distribution, transport or a similar operational environment
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- Strong knowledge of warehouse risks, including manual handling, material movement, contractor management and frontline safety practices
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- Experience working as a standalone safety professional or in a role requiring significant autonomy
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- The ability to coach and influence leaders at all levels
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- A practical, solutions-focused approach to risk management
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- Strong communication skills and the confidence to challenge where required
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- Experience implementing safety improvements and driving behavioural change
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Ideally, you will have

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- Experience within 3PL, distribution, logistics, manufacturing or supply chain environments
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- Experience supporting multi-site operations
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- Exposure to regulated environments, audits and compliance frameworks
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Why this opportunity?

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This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact in a role where safety leadership is highly visible. You will have the autonomy to shape processes, build capability and partner with operational leaders to create safer, more effective workplaces.

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If you are a hands-on WHS professional who thrives on ownership, coaching and continuous improvement, we would welcome your application.

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📌 Risk & Compliance Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 The Safe Step
📍 New South Wales