Work Health and Safety Manager

About the Role 

We are seeking a highly capable and strategically minded Work Health and Safety (WHS) Manager to join our Legal Governance and Risk division. Reporting to the Head of Legal and Compliance this managerial role is responsible for designing governing and continuously strengthening RWWAs Work Health and Safety Management System (WHSMS) and the broader WHS governance framework.

This role is critical in ensuring our WHS practices not only meet statutory obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) but also reflect contemporary governance standards proactive risk management and an enterprise-wide commitment to safety.

You will lead WHS governance strategy integrate WHS risk into the Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF) provide due diligence reporting to Executives and Officers and oversee RWWAs approach to psychosocial high-risk work contractor management emergency readiness and WHS assurance

This is a high-impact opportunity for a WHS governance professional who thrives in complex environments brings a strong systems-thinking approach and is confident engaging at senior and executive levels.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the design implementation and continuous improvement of a structured WHSMS aligned to WHS legislation and recognised standards (e.g. ISO 45001).
• Establish and govern WHS policy architecture standards procedures document control and assurance mechanisms.
• Integrate WHS risk into the ERMF ensuring alignment with organisational risk appetite control ownership clarity and robust verification processes.
• Maintain the enterprise WHS risk register including critical risks controls treatments and periodic control effectiveness reviews.
• Deliver Executive and Board-level WHS reporting including due diligence insights dashboards and performance metrics.
• Oversee notifiable incident management statutory reporting and regulatory engagement with WorkSafe WA and relevant authorities.
• Lead WHS compliance audits assurance reviews investigations and systemic corrective action programs.
• Govern RWWAs approach to psychosocial risk including organisation-wide assessments and control oversight.
• Oversee contractor WHS governance high-risk work frameworks and critical control verification.
• Provide governance oversight for injury management return-to-work and early intervention programs.
• Lead emergency management governance exercising and integration with business continuity frameworks.
• Build WHS leadership capability across People Leaders and champion a constructive engaged safety culture across the organisation.

Qualifications :

About You 

You are an experienced WHS governance leader who brings intellectual rigour strong judgement and the ability to influence confidently across complex high-accountability environments. You are also able to balance statutory compliance with pragmatic risk management and demonstrate a calm credible presence when engaging Executives Officers and regulators.

You will bring:

• Significant experience in senior WHS roles within complex or regulated environments.
• Deep knowledge of WHS legislation compliance frameworks and enterprise risk principles.
• Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining an integrated WHSMS.
• Strong capability in WHS governance risk assessment assurance investigations and regulatory engagement.
• High-level communication analytical and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to distil complex information into meaningful insights.
• Experience in contractor management high-risk work oversight and critical control frameworks.
• A values-aligned leadership style that promotes accountability constructive culture and continuous improvement.
• Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety or a related field are required with advanced investigation or risk management credentials highly regarded.

Additional Information :

At RWWA you will join a purpose-driven organisation that actively reinvests in WAs racing industry community initiatives animal welfare and regional programs. You will be part of a team that values integrity collaboration and excellence in everything we do

We offer:

• Flexibility that works for you hybrid work arrangements that balance the benefits of working from home with connection to our modern office and on-site team culture.
• Investment in your growth access to dedicated learning budgets career development support and opportunities to strengthen your professional capability.
• A modern people-first workplace state of the art facilities wellness spaces free parking secure end of trip amenities and a workplace designed to support wellbeing and productivity.
• Recognition that matters competitive remuneration employee benefits and meaningful reward programs aligned to our RACE values: Respect Accountability Connection and Excellence.
• Wellbeing and support access to mental health initiatives tailored wellness programs and a paid Wellness Day each year.
• Community impact the opportunity to work for an organisation that reinvests millions into WAs racing industry local communities and regional programs helping to create sustainable industry and community outcomes.

Ready to apply

Apply now with your CV and cover letter telling us why youre the perfect fit for this opportunity.

For more information visit Careers at RWWA or contact us at 

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which will include two reference checks police clearance and Australian Working Rights check.

Please note this role is only open to applicants that hold Australian Working Rights and we do not offer Work Sponsorship Visas.

Additional benefits

• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Personal learning and development budget
• 17.5% loading on annual leave
• Health and wellness initiatives to support you inside and out
• Access to discounts at a wide range of retailers
• Reward and Recognition Program 

At Racing and Wagering WA we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity of gender thought experience and ethnicity. We are committed to providing a safe work environment and making reasonable adjustments in which everyone is included and treated fairly.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage women people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.     

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time