A progressive national law firm is seeking a Risk & Safety Manager to lead the next phase of its People Risk, WHS and Compliance evolution. With strong foundations already built, this role focuses on embedding , optimising and elevating newly established frameworks, systems and governance cycles across the firm.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of People Risk & Compliance, you will lead national WHS strategy, systems implementation and people risk management. This is a hands‑on leadership role with influence across senior stakeholders, partners and the broader People & Culture team.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead ongoing implementation and continuous improvement of QMS/HSMS and people risk frameworks.
- Drive national WHS governance, audit cycles, risk assessments and compliance reporting.
- Provide expert advice on complex Health & Safety matters and support senior leaders.
- Oversee people risk processes including hazard identification, incident management and workers compensation.
- Guide P&D; Business Partners nationally on WHS, injury management and behavioural compliance.
- Maintain and enhance WHS policies,



training programs and legislative compliance.
- Deliver high‑quality reporting for audits, regulatory matters and client tender requirements.
- Lead WHS and people risk projects end‑to‑end.

About You

- Strong WHS leadership experience, ideally in professional services or multi‑site environments.
- Proven capability in systems implementation, governance cycles and risk management.
- Confident advising senior stakeholders on complex WHS matters.
- Pragmatic, solutions‑focused and able to embed frameworks with discipline and influence.

Why This Role

- National scope with genuine impact.
- A function with solid foundations — your role is to carry the work forward and mature it.
- High visibility across senior leadership in a modern, evolving workplace.
- Hybrid work environment with flexibility
- Offered as a 3, 4 or 5 day per week role

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📌 National WHS & Risk Leader — Hybrid & Flexible (Sydney)
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📍 Sydney