Manager, Industry Engagement – Drive Safer Workplaces Across Queensland
Are you a strategic leader passionate about workplace health, safety and wellbeing? Do you thrive on building meaningful industry relationships and leading innovative engagement programs that make a real difference?
The Office of Industrial Relations (OIR) is seeking an experienced and driven Manager, Industry Engagement to lead a dedicated team within the Work Health Design Unit (WHDU). This is a unique opportunity to shape statewide initiatives that directly improve health and safety outcomes for Queensland industries and workplaces.
Manager, Industry Engagement - Drive Safer Workplaces Across Queensland
Are you a strategic leader passionate about workplace health, safety and wellbeing? Do you thrive on building meaningful industry relationships and leading innovative engagement programs that make a real difference?
The Office of Industrial Relations (OIR) is seeking an experienced and driven Manager, Industry Engagement to lead a dedicated team within the Work Health Design Unit (WHDU). This is a unique opportunity to shape statewide initiatives that directly improve health and safety outcomes for Queensland industries and workplaces.
Why Join Us
At OIR, you'll be part of a passionate team that values innovation, inclusion and realworld impact. We offer:
* Flexible work arrangements and hybrid options
* A supportive leadership team that values growth and wellbeing
* Opportunities to make meaningful change across Queensland workplaces
* Access to employee assistance programs and much more
What You'll Do
As Manager, you will:
* Lead the development and delivery of industry-wide engagement programs that enhance safety performance, culture and leadership.
* Provide strategic direction across planning, design, implementation and evaluation of innovative initiatives aligned to OIR's goals.
* Collaborate with internal and external partners to influence safety across priority industries and hazard areas.
* Oversee budgets, risk, resource planning and business operations for the WHDU.
* Provide high-level advice to OIR's leadership on industry safety performance and legislative development.
* Build and support a high-performing, geographically diverse team focused on positive safety outcomes.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a confident, experienced leader who can:
* Design and lead evidence-informed programs to support strategic health and safety outcomes.
* Bring deep leadership capability with a focus on team development, empowerment and wellbeing.
* Communicate and influence effectively across diverse audiences—from industry leaders to internal stakeholders.
* Navigate complexity and lead through challenging, sensitive issues with confidence and integrity.
* Quickly grasp legislative, policy and emerging trends impacting work health and safety.
Desirable Qualifications
Tertiary qualifications in work health and safety or a related discipline, and/or formal certifications in project or stakeholder management will be highly regarded.
How To Apply
Visit www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au to apply. Applications should include:
* Your current resume (with at least one referee from the past two years)
* A one to two-page statement addressing the 'What we're looking for' section above
Occupational group Occupational Health & Safety
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