Work Health and Safety Manager, Shared Services

Job: | Full-Time | Permanent | Redfern, NSW| $125,500 - $133,348 (Based on Experience)

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) was established in a critical act of self-determination over 50 years ago as part of the Aboriginal rights protest movement. We provide high-quality, culturally safe legal and support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people throughout NSW and the ACT, and fight for social justice and equity for our communities.

Your Impact

You'll play a key role in leading and continuously improving ALS's Work Health and Safety Management System, ensuring compliance, effective risk management and a strong culture of safety, wellbeing, and accountability. The role supports a safe and culturally safe workplace across NSW/ACT, enabling our people to continue delivering vital services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Each day, you will:

- Lead and continuously improve ALS's Work Health and Safety Management System, promoting a proactive safety and wellbeing culture.
- Monitor WHS compliance, manage workplace risks, and oversee incident investigations and corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain WHS policies, procedures, training, and systems to strengthen organisational safety capability.
- Coordinate workplace inspections, audits, emergency management and safety preparedness across ALS locations.
- Oversee WHS reporting, governance, and performance monitoring, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships and support staff and managers to maintain safe, healthy,



and culturally safe workplaces.

Your Story & Strengths

You’re an experienced WH&S; professional who combines strong technical expertise with a proactive, risk-focused approach to workplace safety and compliance. You understand how effective safety systems protect our people, strengthen workplace culture, and support the vital services of the ALS, while respecting the cultural values and community-controlled nature of the organisation. Key strengths include:

- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior WHS, safety, risk, or compliance position with relevant tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety, Occupational Health, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience developing and improving WHS Management Systems, including ISO 45001-aligned frameworks, across multi-site organisations.
- Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management, incident investigations, compliance and workplace safety best practice.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships and promote a positive safety culture.
- Highly developed analytical, problem-solving, organisational and reporting skills, with experience developing policies, procedures and continuous improvement initiatives.




- Knowledge and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, values and practices, with a commitment to culturally safe workplaces and community-informed decision-making.

Our Journey Together

At ALS, you'll find a career that truly matters, one where your work has purpose and impact every day. We are proud to offer a supportive and rewarding environment with a range of generous benefits, including:

- Not-for-profit salary packaging to reduce your tax burden, which means you get to keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket.
- Annual leave loading of 17.5%, ensuring that you are rewarded for your time off and can enjoy a well-deserved break.
- Career and professional development opportunities.

Caring for Community & You

To protect the communities we serve, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of safe recruitment practices. Therefore, it is essential that candidates either possess or have the capacity to obtain a current and valid National Police Check and Working with Children (NSW) check for this role.

ALS is committed to equal chance and cultural safety in recruitment for all candidates. If you identify as a person with a disability and need any adjustments or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Team at ******@alsnswact.org.au - we will work with you to ensure an accessible and supportive experience.

Additional information

- Support staff safety and wellbeing to help deliver vital services to community!
- Drive WHS compliance, incident prevention and workplace wellbeing.
- $125,500 - $133,348 + super + salary packaging & leave loading!

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📌 Work Health and Safety Manager, Shared Services (Sydney)
🏢 Aboriginal Legal Service
📍 Sydney