National Work Health & Safety Manager

About the Opportunity

Arcare is seeking an experienced and strategic National Work Health & Safety Manager to lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the organisation’s Work Health & Safety, Early Intervention and Injury Management programs nationally.

Reporting to the Chief People and Culture Officer, this senior leadership role will work collaboratively across all levels of the business to embed a proactive safety culture and ensure WHS practices are integrated into core operations. The successful candidate will also lead a small team located across Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and New South Wales and contribute broadly to the People and Culture function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive Arcare’s national WHS and injury management strategy
• Develop, implement and monitor WHS systems, policies and procedures
• Coach and influence leaders to integrate safety into everyday operations
• Oversee incident investigations, risk management and corrective actions
• Lead early intervention and return-to-work initiatives
• Ensure compliance with relevant WHS legislation and regulatory requirements
• Analyse safety performance data and identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Provide leadership, mentoring and support to a geographically dispersed team
• Contribute to broader People and Culture initiatives and organisational objectives

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Extensive experience in a senior WHS leadership role
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and injury management practices
• Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all organisational levels
• Experience managing teams across multiple locations
• Excellent communication, coaching and relationship management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Work Health & Safety or related discipline

About Arcare

As one of Australia’s leading aged care providers, Arcare operates over 60 residences across QLD, NSW, ACT, SA and VIC, supported by more than 10,000 team members. Our focus is simple - building meaningful relationships between residents, families, and staff, with our residents at the heart of everything we do.

What Arcare Offers

• Opportunity to influence safety culture nationally
• Collaborative and values-driven environment
• Senior leadership role with strategic impact
• Competitive remuneration package
• Career development and growth opportunities
  
  

Ready to Apply?

To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button and submit your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.