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Work Health and Safety (WHS) Manager
Location: Lewisham Employment Type: PP - Part-time Ongoing Department: Risk & Assurance
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* Exciting opportunity based in Lewisham
* Part-time (4days /week) and opportunity, with hybrid/flexible working arrangements
* Generous above award rates + Super + Not-for-profit Salary packaging of up to $18,550
This role ensures organisational compliance with all relevant WHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice at both state and federal levels. The WHS Manager uses data insights and performance metrics to identify trends, improve safety outcomes, and foster a safe, engaged, and resilient workforce aligned with Catholic Care Sydney's (CCS) mission and values.
About The Role
Some of your responsibilities will be:
* Develop and lead the implementation of WHS strategies aligned with the organisation's strategic goals and values
* Provide expert counsel to the executive leadership team on WHS best practice, risk and other WHS priorities.
* Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure WHS is embedded into strategic and operational planning.
* Oversee and manage the organisation's workers' compensation claims and early intervention processes.
* Accountable for regular site audits and safety inspections to ensure facility compliance with WHS standards and building codes.
* Lead the development, review, and implementation of WHS policies, procedures, systems, and frameworks across the organisation.
* Ensure policies and procedures reflect best practice and are inclusive of staff, volunteers, clients, and contractors.
* Perform the duties of the role in accordance with CatholicCare's Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles.
* Undertake appropriate WHS training and comply with Catholic Care WHS policies and procedures. This includes job specific requirements as well as minimising any potential risks and reporting any hazards or incidents you may observe or be involved in.
* Perform other duties as directed from time to time.
About You
To be a successful candidate you will have:
* Proven strategic acumen and systems thinking to develop WHS strategies and frameworks that are aligned and impactful.
* Experience in building trusted relationships with all levels of the organisation, including executive leaders
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a WHS leadership role and previous enterprise responsibility is preferred.
* Demonstrated understanding of WHS and Workers' Compensation legislation (state and federal).
* Proven ability to analyse WHS data and performance metrics to inform strategic and operational improvements.
* Strong experience in risk assessment, safety audits, and incident investigations.
* Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation skills, policy development, and reporting skills.
* Experience delivering WHS training and leading staff consultation mechanisms.
* High level of initiative, planning, and organisational skills.
* Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety or a related discipline.
If you would like to find out more about the role, click apply to view the Position Description on our career website.
What Our Benefits Include
* Professional Growth: Tailored professional development opportunities to support your career ambitions
* Work-Life Balance: Embrace flexibility, hybrid or flexible working arrangements, flexible start/finish times, family-friendly organisation
* Tax Savings: Maximise your income with generous salary packaging, reducing your tax and increasing your take-home pay
* Generous Leave: Above-award annual and personal/carers leave, extended parental leave, celebration day
* Supportive Team: Join a friendly and supportive team that values your contributions
* Wellbeing: Free access to a premium mindfulness app, EAP counselling, yearly flu vaccinations, and a variety of wellbeing activities to make your workday more enjoyable
* Choose a workplace that cares about your growth, happiness, and overall well-being. Join us today
To be considered for this role, you will need to attach your resume and a cover letter addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role (Address the Selection Criteria).
Applications for this position close on 23 August 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible as shortlisting and interviewing for this position will commence immediately.
Need More Information? Please contact Kulsum Thakore – Recruitment Coordinator – +61 2 8723 2286 –
Who Are We And What We Do
People are at the core of everything we do: from supporting and enhancing the wellbeing of our clients to the nurturing and development of our staff and their career aspirations.
CatholicCare Sydney is a leading not-for-profit agency supporting people from all walks of life. We're an organisation that promotes diversity and inclusion, and commits to the growth and wellbeing of our staff, empowering them to make a positive change to the community. CatholicCare is the official social services agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney and also a certified Family Friendly Organisation.
We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, member of the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with disabilities.
CatholicCare requires the preferred applicant to undertake a National Criminal History Record Check prior to employment, and for some roles, a Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr