Job Description
Director, Work Health & Safety (EL2)
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Canberra, ACT | Executive Leadership Opportunity
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The Opportunity
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An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced WHS leader to join a nationally significant organisation in a pivotal executive role. This position offers the chance to influence organisational strategy, drive safety excellence, and lead a mature Work Health & Safety function within a complex and highly visible operating environment.
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Working closely with senior executives and key stakeholders, you will shape the organisation's approach to safety, wellbeing, compliance and risk management while leading a team of dedicated WHS professionals.
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Key Responsibilities
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Provide strategic leadership and expert advice on all aspects of Work Health & Safety, wellbeing and rehabilitation.
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Develop and implement enterprise-wide WHS strategies, frameworks, policies and programs.
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Lead organisational safety culture initiatives that drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
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Ensure compliance with relevant WHS legislation, regulations and industry best practice.
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Oversee incident management, investigations, risk mitigation and corrective action programs.
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Lead rehabilitation and return-to-work programs, ensuring effective case management and positive employee outcomes.
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Partner with senior executives to identify emerging risks and implement proactive safety solutions.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, regulators, industry bodies and service providers.
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Prepare high-level briefing papers, executive reports, governance documentation and strategic recommendations.
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Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team,



fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and excellence.
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About You
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You are a strategic and influential WHS leader with a proven track record of operating at a senior management or executive level within complex organisations.
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You will bring:
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Extensive experience leading enterprise-wide WHS functions.
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Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, governance frameworks and risk management practices.
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Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive organisational change.
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Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering strategic outcomes.
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Exceptional stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills.
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A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to navigate complex environments.
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Experience developing safety cultures that deliver measurable results.
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Why Apply?
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Rare executive leadership opportunity.
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Shape the future direction of safety and wellbeing within a nationally significant organisation.
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Influence decision-making at the highest levels.
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Drive meaningful organisational change and leave a lasting impact.
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Lead a highly capable team in a complex and dynamic setting.
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If you are an accomplished WHS executive seeking a role with genuine strategic influence, we'd love to hear from you.
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ManpowerGroup is committed to being a Diversity Confident Recruiter and encourages applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people with a disability. Please indicate your preferred method of communication in your resume and please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments should you be contacted for an interview.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

📌 Director, Safety & Wellbeing (El2) (Canberra)
🏢 Manpower Australia
📍 Canberra