Whs systems management partner

Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound. We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to experience a lifetime of hearing.

We have an exciting opportunity for a WHS Systems Management Partner, based in our Macquarie University Campus location. Reporting to the Manager, Global Work Health & Safety, you will own and evolve Cochlear's global WHS management system, driving consistency, compliance, and performance across diverse jurisdictions. This role ensures data integrity, identifies critical risks, and drives continuous improvement in workplace health and safety performance.

• Lead and evolve Cochlear's global WHS management system, ensuring alignment with ISO 45001, legislative requirements, and enterprise risk frameworks
• Govern WHS processes by maintaining and continuously improving policies, procedures, and system frameworks
• Deliver risk‐based insights and recommendations, enabling informed decision‐making across the business
• Develop and enhance WHS reporting and dashboards (e.g., Power BI), translating data into actionable insights for leadership and board‐level reporting
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and incident investigations—ensuring robust analysis, learning, and continuous improvement
• Partner with stakeholders globally to build capability, uplift compliance, and embed best‐practice safety standards
• Design and support WHS training and awareness initiatives to strengthen organisational capability and accountability

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and strengthen Cochlear's global approach to workplace health and safety. You will work across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring a consistent and high‐standard WHS framework that supports a world‐class work environment. With the ability to make a direct impact on safety culture, you'll help create a workplace where employees feel safe, supported, and empowered.

As we grow our operations, we are looking for people who share our passion for delivering quality solutions and ensuring a safe and compliant workplace. To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Proven experience in WHS management systems, including design, implementation, and auditing
• Strong working knowledge of WHS legislation and regulatory frameworks, ideally across multiple jurisdictions
• Demonstrated experience partnering with mid‐to‐senior‐level stakeholders in complex or matrixed organisations
• Experience in data analysis and reporting, using tools such as Power BI, Excel, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 and its practical application in organisational settings

• Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills, with the ability to assess risk and make sound, evidence‐based decisions
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate technical and WHS requirements into clear, actionable guidance
• A proactive, solutions‐oriented mindset with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and accuracy
• A collaborative approach, with the confidence to challenge and influence where needed

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety, Environmental Health, or a related field
• Experience or exposure to psychosocial safety or behavioural safety frameworks is highly regarded

At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel valued and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, we have several programs in place to support you.

For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com