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
1. Lead and drive Arcare’s national WHS and injury management strategy
2. Develop, implement and monitor WHS systems, policies and procedures
3. Coach and influence leaders to integrate safety into everyday operations
4. Oversee incident investigations, risk management and corrective actions
5. Lead early intervention and return-to-work initiatives
6. Ensure compliance with relevant WHS legislation and regulatory requirements
7. Analyse safety performance data and identify trends and improvement opportunities
8. Provide leadership, mentoring and support to a geographically dispersed team
9. Contribute to broader People and Culture initiatives and organisational objectives
About You
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
10. Extensive experience in a senior WHS leadership role
11. Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and injury management practices
12. Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all organisational levels
13. Experience managing teams across multiple locations
14. Excellent communication, coaching and relationship management skills
15. Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
16. 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, 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
17. Opportunity to influence safety culture nationally
18. Collaborative and values-driven environment
19. Senior leadership role with strategic impact
20. Competitive remuneration package
21. Career development and growth opportunities