About the role

Reporting to the Group Manager Human Resources, the Work Health and Safety Manager leads the development, implementation and continuous improvement of ACSQ's work health and safety management framework. The role provides authoritative advice and practical support to leaders across the Diocese to meet legislative obligations, manage critical risks and foster a proactive safety culture. As a senior member of the Human Resources team, the role partners with executives, managers, workers (including volunteers) and members of the WHS committee to embed effective consultation, assurance, incident management and injury prevention practices. The role also oversees WHS reporting, capability development and specialist service providers.

Key responsibilities

- Develop, implement and maintain an enterprise WHS strategy and management system aligned with ACSQ priorities and applicable legislation, codes of practice and standards.
- Provide expert, timely and risk-based WHS advice to executives, managers and workers across diverse operating environments.
- Lead the identification and management of critical health and safety risks, including psychosocial hazards, manual tasks, hazardous substances, plant, contractor activities and remote or isolated work.
- Establish governance, consultation and assurance arrangements that support officers, managers, health and safety representatives and workers to discharge their WHS duties.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and coordinate updates to policies, procedures, tools and communications.
- Prepare regular WHS performance, risk and assurance reports for the Group Manager Human Resources, executive leaders and governance committees.
- Lead WHS audits, inspections and reviews, track corrective actions and verify that controls are effective.
- Manage relationships with regulators, insurers, auditors and specialist providers, including responding to notices and information requests.




- Lead the incident notification, investigation and learning process, including escalation of notifiable incidents and completion of corrective actions.
- Oversee injury management and return-to-work practices in partnership with managers, HR, insurers and treating practitioners.

About you

- Tertiary qualification in work health and safety, occupational health, risk management or a related discipline, or equivalent substantial professional experience.
- Significant experience leading WHS strategy, systems and operational programs in a complex, multi-site organisation.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Queensland WHS legislation, workers' compensation and rehabilitation requirements, relevant codes of practice and contemporary risk management principles.
- Demonstrated ability to influence executives and operational leaders, translate legal duties into practical controls and build a positive safety culture.
- High-level capability in critical risk management, psychosocial hazard management, incident investigation, assurance and corrective action governance.
- Solid written and verbal communication, consultation, facilitation, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated analytical ability, including the use of WHS systems and data to identify trends, prioritise risk and report performance.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgement and respond effectively to serious incidents and emerging risks.
- Satisfactory National Police Check.
- Current Queensland driver licence and capacity to travel to ACSQ workplaces as required.

About us

The Anglican Church Southern Queensland (ACSQ) is one of 23 Dioceses that form the Anglican Church of Australia. The Diocese works to care for and improve the life of the community through our network of parishes, schools, community services, ministry education, and social justice and advocacy. We operate 134 parishes, 14 schools, a theological college and a significant number of residential community and social service programs.

📌 Work Health and Safety Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 ACSQ
📍 Brisbane