Work Health & Safety Manager

Work Health & Safety Manager

12-month Max term contract

Camberwell VIC

Were seeking an experienced Work Health & Safety (WHS) Manager to lead our WHS Business Partnering function and strengthen our safety culture across a diverse and meaningful organisation.

About the Role

The WHS Manager plays a key leadership role partnering with operational leaders and WHS professionals to enhance safety performance and embed a proactive safety mindset. As the WHS Manager youll provide expert advice drive continuous improvement and support the execution of the organisations Enterprise WHS Plan.

Your work will directly contribute to the wellbeing of our people clients and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of WHS professionals to build and sustain a positive safety culture.
• Partner with operational leaders to identify risks develop solutions and drive performance improvements.
• Provide expert guidance on WHS legislation regulatory requirements and best practice.
• Monitor safety performance analyse trends and implement strategies for improvement.
• Support WHS consultation and collaboration across the organisation.
• Facilitate engagement with WHS regulators and ensure compliance with Baptcares WHS Management System.
• Deliver high-quality customer service to internal stakeholders while balancing strategic and operational priorities.

About You

Youre a people-focused safety leader who combines technical expertise with strong relationship and influencing skills. You think strategically act collaboratively and can translate WHS principles into practical actions that make workplaces safer and more effective.

Youll bring:

• 5 years experience leading WHS professionals across multi-site operations.
• Proven ability to coach and develop teams and leaders in WHS practices.
• Advanced communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong understanding of both Victorian and Model WHS legislation regulations and codes of practice.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to align safety outcomes with business priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

How to Apply

If youre ready to lead with purpose and make a meaningful impact wed love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and motivation for applying.

• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.
• Must have a drivers license and own reliable vehicle.

If you require support with the application process please contact

At Baptcare we value diversity in all forms and aim to co-create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees volunteers the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs.

Baptcare is dedicated to the safety empowerment and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful protective environment that supports infants children and young people to feel safe and respected.

Baptcare (VIC TAS) is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW ACT WA) and Baptist Care SA to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together we are building on a shared history of care and compassion expanding our reach and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.