Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager at Clayton Utz

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

WHS Legislation, Regulatory Landscape, Risk Assessments, Incident Analysis, Workers Compensation Claims, Return-to-Work, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Psychosocial Hazards, Policy Implementation, Claims Management, Preventative Programs, Legislative Interpretation, Ergonomics, Rehabilitation, WHS Management Systems

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Are you a Health, Safety and Wellbeing professional ready to make a genuine impact at a national level? We are looking for an experienced Manager to play a pivotal role in fostering a proactive health and safety culture across the firm, underpinned by a deep understanding of WHS legislation and the evolving regulatory landscape. The role Reporting to the Head of Wellbeing and People Experience, this role offers the opportunity to shape the firm's approach to health, safety and wellbeing at a strategic level. You will provide expert advice on legislative and regulatory obligations across all Australian jurisdictions while building progressive and innovative WHS strategies with an emphasis on value-added preventative programs that go beyond compliance. What you'll do In this role, you will lead across a broad and rewarding remit. You will: Monitor and interpret legislative and regulatory developments at Commonwealth, state and territory level, advising the business on practical implications and required actions. Review, improve and implement the firm's WHS policies, procedures, risk registers and safe work practices to ensure they remain current, practical and compliant across all jurisdictions. Identify, assess and manage psychosocial hazards and risks in accordance with applicable regulations and codes of practice, developing prevention strategies for new and emerging risks. Conduct risk assessments and incident analysis, taking corrective action to address key issues. Manage salary continuance and workers compensation claims, liaising with employees, internal stakeholders, and external insurance and rehabilitation providers. Lead the firm's return-to-work approach, collaborating with employees, leaders and People and Development colleagues on best practice injury and claims management. Analyse WHS data and trends to inform strategy, and prepare regular reports and communication for Board, executive and operational stakeholders. Design and manage a range of proactive health, safety and wellbeing initiatives and programs. This includes working closely with the National Health Manager on psychological/psychosocial health and safety. Manage relationships with a range of external health providers, insurers and brokers. About you We are looking for a driven, resilient professional with sharp attention to detail and a genuine commitment to supporting others. To be successful in this role, you will have: Comprehensive, current knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice and workers compensation legislation across Australian jurisdictions, with demonstrated experience interpreting and applying these requirements. Strong experience in identifying, assessing and managing psychosocial risks in the workplace. Experience in ergonomics, rehabilitation, return-to-work and claims management, ideally gained in a professional services organisation. Strong working knowledge of WHS management systems. Strong data analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to translate complex WHS data into clear, actionable insights for Board and senior leadership audiences. Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels. Relevant tertiary qualifications will be highly regarded. #LI-AS How to Apply? We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role. Consultant Contact Details Alexandra Smith, (02) 9353 4446 Accessibility and Inclusion We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to recruitmentsupport@claytonutz.com. For more information on Clayton Utz, please visit www.claytonutz.com or follow us on LinkedIn here. Agency submissions Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee. As Australia’s leading independent law firm, our culture has been built by innovative thinkers. They are the driving force behind our firm and if you choose to be part of the team your expectations will be challenged every step of the way. As part of this innovative team you will be working across major national, government, and global clients. All the while collaborating with some of the sharpest legal minds in the industry. Clayton Utz has also been a powerful force in Australian pro bono practice, striving to deliver justice for those who need it and not just those who can afford it. In your time here you’ll be constantly surprised by the projects you get to work on and what you can accomplish. We’re looking for individuals who will thrive under our spirit of independence. Built around independent thinkers we believe surrounding ourselves with dynamic, ambitious and collaborative individuals is key to creating an environment of success. In return we're committed to fostering a career path that's unique to each individual. Imagine what you could achieve at a top law firm that actually values independent thinking. Are you up for the challenge? We are committed to an inclusive culture in which all of our people are recognised for their unique contributions and are encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential. Learn more Pro bono is a fundamental part of Clayton Utz. Learn more The traditional legal career path is evolving. By consulting with us you can expand your experience, develop your skill set and work on a variety of assignments with top-tier organisations in a range of sectors. Learn more

Responsibilities

The manager will monitor and interpret legislative developments, review and implement WHS policies, and manage psychosocial hazards across all Australian jurisdictions. Key duties include conducting risk assessments, managing workers compensation claims, leading return-to-work initiatives, and analyzing WHS data to inform strategy.