Sharp & Carter has partnered exclusively with a trusted national brand in the essential services sector – known for its values-led culture – to recruit a WHS Manager.
This is a rare opportunity to build and shape the WHS function from the ground up in a standalone position, driving meaningful change across a workforce of over 1, people.
The Role This role requires a confident, hands-on WHS professional who can engage with leaders across the business and deliver practical solutions.
You'll be responsible for creating and embedding WHS frameworks, managing workers compensation and return-to-work programs, and building initiatives that improve safety culture and employee wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities Develop and roll out WHS policies, frameworks and initiatives (through use of paper system).
Manage workers compensation and return-to-work programs.
Partner with and influence General Managers across ANZ, delivering quarterly WHS updates and initiatives.
Implement mental health and psychosocial safety programs tailored to industry needs.
Lead WHS strategy with integrity, ensuring compliance and engagement across the workforce.
Support the business in building and maintaining a strong safety-first culture.
Minimal travel, with hybrid work arrangements available.
About You Proven experience in WHS management, ideally in aged care, medical, or similarly complex, people-centric industries.
Strong knowledge of workers compensation and return-to-work programs.
Practical and execution-focused, comfortable building WHS processes from the ground up.
Engaging communicator with the ability to influence senior leaders and frontline teams alike.
Confident delivering presentations and updates to executive teams and large groups.
Comfortable working independently in a standalone role.
What's on Offer Proven experience in WHS roles Proven success managing RTW and workers compensation across ANZ Warm, empathetic, and confident supporting injured workers and coaching stakeholders Skilled in influencing safety outcomes across varied business units Comfortable operating without a formal WHS system – confident managing documentation manually Deep understanding of WHS legislation across AU and NZ Willingness to travel across AU and NZ To express your interest or learn more, please reach out to McKenzie Reeves at At Sharp & Carter we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all.
We actively encourage applications from any background.