About the Role
Great workplaces don’t happen by accident. They’re built by people who care about creating environments where everyone feels safe, supported and empowered to thrive.
At CatholicCare Sydney, we’re looking for a workplace safety and wellbeing leader who can turn that ambition into action — shaping strategy, influencing leaders and providing practical support that makes a real difference to our people every day.
We’re seeking a Manager, Workplace Safety and Wellbeing (permanent, full time) to lead our approach to workplace safety, wellbeing, risk and injury management across the organisation.
This is a role where strategy meets action. You’ll partner with leaders to strengthen our systems, culture and capability, while also rolling up your sleeves to provide practical advice and hands-on support when our people and teams need it most.
Your work will span:
- Lead strategically and operationally – Drive workplace safety, wellbeing, risk and injury management while providing practical, hands-on support.
- Partner and build capability – Work with leaders and teams to embed safety and wellbeing, strengthen capability and foster a positive safety culture.
- Manage risk and injury – Strengthen risk controls, support effective injury management and return-to-work outcomes, and ensure compliance.
- Use data to drive improvement – Turn insights into action, inform decision-making and continuously improve safety and wellbeing outcomes.
About You
You’re an exprienced WHS professional who enjoys the balance of strategic thinking and practical action. You bring strong technical expertise, sound judgement and a genuine commitment to creating safe, healthy and supportive workplaces.
- Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety, Risk Management or a related field, or equivalent experience, with experience in a WHS leadership role, including workers compensation.
- Proven experience developing and delivering workplace safety, wellbeing and risk strategies, with strong knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated experience across risk management, incident investigation, injury management and return-to-work programs.
- Strong strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data and insights to identify risks, inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.
- Highly developed stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence Executive and senior leaders and translate complex information into practical solutions.
- Experience building organisational safety and wellbeing capability through training, engagement and consultation, with a focus on practical, outcomes-driven support.
For a full breakdown of the key accountabilities and selection criteria, please download a copy of the Position Description on the application page.
About CatholicCare Sydney
CatholicCare Sydney is a leading not-for-profit agency supporting people from all walks of life. We are an organisation that promotes diversity and inclusion and commits to the growth and wellbeing of our staff, empowering them to make a positive change to the community. CatholicCare is the official social services agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney and a certified Family Friendly Organisation.
We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, member of the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with disabilities.
How to Apply
To be considered for this role, you will need to attach your resume and a cover letter addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.
Applications for this position close on 7 August 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible as shortlisting for this position will commence immediately.
Need more information? Contact Kulsum Thakore, Talen Acquisition Partner on [email protected]
CatholicCare requires the preferred applicant to undertake a National Criminal History Record Check prior to employment, and for some roles, a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check is also required.
