National Safety Associate Director
Embark on a mission to revolutionize safety culture within a humanitarian organization dedicated to disaster relief and community resilience.
* Develop and implement a comprehensive Safety Management System (SMS) that safeguards staff, volunteers, and communities, aligned with industry standards.
* Design scalable safety capabilities, including mentoring programs, national training pathways, and deployment planning strategies.
* Integrate safety into all aspects of operations, from risk escalation to incident response and reporting.
* Investigate incidents, track regulatory shifts, and foster a culture of continuous learning.
* Promote a strong safety ethos that resonates throughout the organization and in the field.
What Sets This Opportunity Apart
* Courage-driven leadership: Lead a team where integrity, compassion, and courage guide every decision and action.
* Mission-oriented approach: Prioritize purpose over metrics and drive high-performing teams that make a tangible impact on communities.
* Trusted leadership: Empower your team with autonomy, run with bold ideas, and shape a movement that extends beyond traditional departmental boundaries.
* Real-world impact: Drive meaningful change across a lean, agile organization where your influence reaches every corner.
* Hybrid passion: Combine professional credibility with the soul of a volunteer-powered organization.
Ideal Candidate Profile
A values-aligned safety leader who brings strategic vision, operational credibility, and a passion for mentoring others to elevate safety culture. If you thrive in complexity, act decisively under pressure, and love making a difference in people's lives, this is your kind of mission.
Champion a values-driven safety culture where Courage means speaking up, Tenacity means continuously improving our systems. Your work enables our volunteers to lead, serve, and return home safe.
Key Performance Indicators
* Volunteers feel supported, safe, and empowered.
* Safety is deeply embedded into our culture, not just our compliance.
* Operational leaders turn to you early, not after incidents happen.
* Systems grow with us—and never outgrow the people they serve.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
5+ years in senior WHS leadership, preferably across defense, emergency services, or high-risk environments. Experience building org-wide SMS frameworks, skilled in safety reporting, training, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance. Comfortable deploying to the field and leading from the front. Bachelor's degree in WHS, Risk Management or similar.
Let's build safety that protects purpose together.