National Manager - Work Health and Safety at Wellways Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

WHS, OHS, Incident Investigation, Claims Management, Problem-Solving, Leadership, Communication, Safety Culture, Training, Interpersonal Skills, Legislation Compliance, Injury Management, Change Management, Safety Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Psychosocial Safety

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Are you looking for an exciting and important leadership opportunity? Come join a values-based organisation, committed to building a better future for all Are you a passionate WHS leader, ready for your next challenge Location: Fairfield (Vic) but flexible across the Wellways footprint for the right person Wellways is committed to First Nation’s reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you. Your new opportunity awaits…. A specialist leader within the People & Culture team, the National Manager WHS is accountable for the design, implementation and continual improvement of the Wellways Safety Management System (SMS) and psychosocial safety framework nationally. The role provides expert advice to executives and managers and ensures compliance with relevant legislation and Codes of Practice across multiple jurisdictions in which Wellways operations. The role leads a small team covering WHS business partnering, injury management/workers compensation and WHS systems. With strong safety culture at the core of how we work, this role has a prevention and early intervention focus to build the competency and capacity of managers and employees. About you! You are a contemporary health and safety specialist and bring a pragmatic, values aligned partnering approach to achieve success in what you do. You have demonstrated experience working in an WHS role in a medium to large organisation, preferably in a health care, not-for-profit or community services organisation and have: Proven experience in and understanding of interpreting and applying the requirements of the WHS/OHS legislation in the workplace Experience and understanding of legislation that applies across different states and territories Demonstrated experience in responding to workplace incidences and leading / supporting incident investigations Strong working knowledge of supporting injured workers and claims management Experience managing Workcover premiums and achieve cost efficiencies through positive safety initiatives Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex issues Tertiary qualification in WHS, related discipline or equivalent related industry experience Experience in leadership and managing change across health and safety portfolio Certificate IV in Training Assessment is desirable An approach to safety management that is dynamic organisation with creativity and flexibility Strong interpersonal and communication skills, build effective relationships, engage with stakeholders and influence positive safety culture across the organisation and lead by example Excellent written communication skills About Us Wellways supports inclusivity and we’re proud that our workplace is a place where everyone can imagine and achieve their goals and reach their fullest potential. This is your opportunity to join a nationally recognised organisation with over 18,000 people across 140+ sites and gain access to ongoing support and opportunity for career development. Head to our website for more information on employee benefits, the fantastic work we do and to read about our successes, including more about our First Nations reconciliation commitment. For more information or for a copy of the position description, please contact Nicole Kondogiannis (nkondogiannis@wellways.org). Applications close 23 January 2026. Please ensure you submit your CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your relevant experience. To view the full Position Description click APPLY! The health and safety of Wellways participants and employees is our highest priority. Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement. Job Description Summary Hybrid working arrangements - work from home and office. Join us to support the development, implementation, monitoring and ongoing improvement of the Wellways Workplace Health and Safety System, associated frameworks, management plans, initiatives, relevant policies and procedures. Culture We’re passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels. We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities. How to Apply This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites. Please select "Apply" below to complete your application. Applications Close 11/01/2026 Wellways is a leading not-for-profit mental health and disability support organisation operating in Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. Our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year. Our 2000 staff work to create an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We connect people, strengthen families and transform communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. Our Practice Principles guide how we work and interact with participants and partners, with our colleagues and within our communities. To see our Practice Principles poster visit https://media.wellways.org/inline-files/ww383_Practice_Principles.pdf Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us.

Responsibilities

The National Manager WHS is responsible for the design, implementation, and continual improvement of the Wellways Safety Management System and psychosocial safety framework. This role provides expert advice to executives and managers while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation across multiple jurisdictions.