About Us

MTC FutureReady is an independent social enterprise that is here to help people take practical steps towards real progress. Our focus is to empower people from all backgrounds to improve their skills and their employment prospects.

Our targeted training programs, meaningful employment services and unbeatable support are all designed to bring about fresh possibilities and drive life-changing transformation. Every year we support more than 20,000 people with new skills, confidence and opportunities across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and the ACT.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Manager to join our Governance, Risk & Compliance team based in Marrickville.

The Governance, Risk & Compliance team plays a critical role in supporting MTC's long-term success by partnering with the business to strengthen governance, risk management, compliance, quality, continuous improvement and workplace safety. Together, we help ensure MTC operates with confidence, integrity and a commitment to delivering positive outcomes for our people, customers and communities.

Reporting to the General Manager, Governance, Risk & Compliance, you will lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of MTC Group’s WHS framework and programs across MTC FutureReady (MTCFR) and MTC Recruitment Limited (MTC RL). Working closely with leaders across both entities, you will provide specialist advice and support to drive proactive risk management, injury prevention, workers compensation, psychosocial safety and wellbeing initiatives, while fostering a positive safety culture and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

- Leading the development, implementation and continuous improvement of MTC Group’s WHS framework, policies and management systems.
- Providing expert WHS advice and guidance to leaders, managers and employees across MTC Group, supporting both MTCFR and MTC RL operations.
- Driving a positive safety culture through stakeholder engagement, coaching and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Preparing and presenting WHS reports, metrics, risk analysis and compliance updates to senior leadership and governance committees.
- Monitoring and interpreting WHS legislation, regulations and industry developments to ensure ongoing compliance and best practice.
- Facilitating internal and external WHS audits and overseeing the implementation of corrective actions.
- Managing WHS governance processes,



including WHS Committee meetings, reporting and action tracking.
- Leading hazard identification, risk assessments and the implementation of effective risk controls.
- Investigating incidents, injuries and near misses and ensuring corrective and preventative actions are effectively implemented.
- Overseeing workers compensation and injury management programs, including return-to-work and rehabilitation processes.
- Collaborating with insurers, rehabilitation providers, medical practitioners and regulatory authorities to support positive injury management outcomes.
- Analysing WHS and claims data to identify trends and implementing initiatives that reduce workplace injuries and risks.
- Developing and delivering WHS training, education and awareness programs that build organisational capability.
- Partnering with People & Culture to deliver wellbeing initiatives, including psychosocial risk management and employee wellbeing programs.
- Partnering with leaders across MTC FutureReady and MTC Recruitment Limited to ensure a consistent, enterprise-wide approach to workplace health, safety, wellbeing and compliance.
- About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Tertiary qualifications in Work Health & Safety or a related discipline
- Demonstrated experience in a WHS leadership, management or specialist role.
- Robust knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, regulations and compliance requirements.
- Proven experience developing, implementing and improving WHS systems, policies and programs.
- Sound knowledge of risk management, incident investigation and audit processes.
- Experience managing workers compensation, injury management and return-to-work programs.
- Experience managing psychosocial risks and workplace wellbeing initiatives.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence, coach and build effective relationships at all levels.
- Excellent communication and report writing skills, with the ability to present information and insights to senior stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret WHS data and identify trends.




- The ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
- A current Driver Licence.

Why Choose Us

For us, it’s more than just work. At MTC we help people take meaningful steps forward in work, and in life. When you join us, you’ll become part of a purposeful, empowering and rewarding workplace. The bonus is that the experiences, support, and training you gain here will also help you grow as an individual.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and at MTC, you will be working in a diverse and inclusive environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with lived experience of disability are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. If there are reasonable adjustments to a recruitment process, role, or your work environment to help you, let us know.

Our core values of empathy, innovation, collaboration, and achievement, create a people-centric culture that empowers us to do what it takes for our customers to know that they matter.

We offer great benefits when you join the MTC team:

- More take-home pay through salary packaging (including meals, entertainment and novated car leasing).
- Access to Fitness Passport – discounted access to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness facilities.
- Access to Workplace Banking Program
- Discounts on shopping, lifestyle, and everyday expenses.
- ME Days providing an opportunity to focus on your wellbeing and spend time with friends and family
- Career development with hands-on training and growth opportunities.
- Recognition awards where your peers can nominate you for doing great work.
- Free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Health perks like free flu shots and wellness initiatives.
- Portable Long Service Leave – earn long-service rewards that follow you, not just the job.
- Paid parental leave to support you and your family

Now is the time to act and be rewarded by making a difference to your community. To learn more about MTC and our opportunities, go to www.mtcfutureready.org.au

How to apply

Applications are being reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible with a resume and cover letter.

As part of our commitment to the safety of the children and vulnerable communities we work with, you will be required to undergo a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (funded by MTC) and Working with Children Check (funded by you).

📌 Workplace Health & Safety Manager (Marrickville)
🏢 MTC FutureReady
📍 Marrickville