The Head of HS&E; reports directly to the SVP, Adecco Australia Directly supervises the WC & Injury Manager and WHS Manager To lead and drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety, Workcover, and injury management strategies across the organization. This role ensures compliance with national regulations, fosters a culture of safety excellence, and promotes effective injury management and workers' compensation practices to minimize risk and support the well‑being of employees. This role is responsible for supporting all parts of The Adecco Group, (Adecco, Akkodis, LHH, DFR et al.)

About Us

We are the world’s leading recruitment agency with more than 32,000 passionate full‑time employees in thousands of branches across 60 countries. We are committed to connecting organizations with the talent needed to succeed. In Australia, our network of offices across the country allows us to support you no matter where you are. Our local teams understand the Australian market and are busy connecting people with jobs and jobs with people every day. Every year in Australia alone, we help thousands of people get into exciting recent careers. At any given time, we have over 2,500 temporary employees working for us and each year we place more than 1000 people into full‑time permanent roles. Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage the company’s national safety, WC, Injury Management and return‑to‑work policies, procedures, and frameworks in alignment with legislative requirements and industry best practices. Drive a proactive safety culture through training, awareness campaigns, and leadership engagement with internal and external stakeholder. Lead risk assessment and mitigation activities to ensure a safe working environment across all sites (including host sites).



Monitor and report on safety performance metrics and provide recommendations for improvement. Oversee the management of workers’ compensation claims and recoveries, ensuring compliance with Workcover regulations across all states and territories. Partner with external insurers, legal teams, and Workcover authorities to optimise claims management processes and outcomes. Analyse Workcover trends and implement strategies to reduce claims costs and improve return‑to‑work outcomes. Provide expert advice and support to managers and employees on injury management, rehabilitation, and workplace adjustments. Collaborate with medical professionals, insurers, and internal stakeholders to ensure coordinated and effective injury recovery processes Ensure compliance with all relevant occupational health and safety (OHS) laws, Workcover regulations, and industry standards. Maintain accurate records and prepare comprehensive reports on safety, claims, and injury management performance. Collaborate with the Internal Compliance and Audit Teams to conduct / complete internal and external audits related to safety and Workcover compliance. Ensure ISO45001 obligations are met in collaboration with, and governance and support from, the Adecco Group’s Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager Build and lead a high‑performing team to execute safety, Workcover, and injury management initiatives. Collaborate with HR, Operations,



delivery and other key stakeholders to integrate safety and well‑being into the company’s strategic objectives. Provide coaching and guidance to leaders and managers on safety and injury management responsibilities and changes to legislation, policies and procedures. Key Outcomes

Develop and implement The Adecco Safety System in 18 Months from commencement. Develop and implement injury management program(s) that facilitate timely and effective return‑to‑work strategies and reduction in workplace injuries. Achieve a measurable reduction in workplace incidents by 10% within 12 months and YoY and maintain zero major compliance breaches. Reduce workers’ compensation claim costs by 10% year‑on‑year and achieve an average return‑to‑work timeline improvement. Attain a 95% success rate for return‑to‑work plans within 24 Months ensuring effective support for injured employees. Consistently meet or exceed regulatory compliance standards in all safety and Workcover audits, with zero critical findings. Achieve a score of at least 65 for employee safety / WC engagement scores (obtained through proactive surveys) and successfully execute 1 major cross‑departmental safety / WC initiative annually. Demonstrate a direct positive financial impact by implementing robust safety and injury management mechanisms that reduce Workcover premiums and claims costs. 100% compliance with all The Adecco Group Policies and Procedures Ensure 100% completion of local and global Mandatory Training. About you

Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety, Injury Management, or a related discipline Diploma WHS / OHS or Certificate IV WHS / OHS Graduate Diploma, Social Psychology, Risk Certificate in Return‑to‑Work 5 years

📌 Head of HSE (Sydney)
🏢 Adecco Portugal
📍 Sydney