What we Do?
With over 200 locations and 1,500+ staff, AKG is one of Australia's largest providers of employment, training, and health services-helping 50,000+ Australians annually secure jobs, upskill, and improve wellbeing. Part of the AKG Group, our services support people across all demographics creating real world impact and empowering the lives of others.
The Opportunity
You will build a strong safety culture through visible leadership, coaching and capability uplift ensuring the Safety team is a trusted partner to operational leaders and key stakeholders.
Lead and drive the organisation's national HSW strategy, governance and performance across a complex, multi-site operation and partnerships. This will be your chance to step into a high-impact leadership role shaping our safety culture in a fast-paced environment where you can bring your energy, influence and passion for safety and make a real difference!
Would this describe you?
Ability to drive WHS strategy across a diverse portfolio
Shape a strong safety culture through visible leadership, coaching and capability
Well-developed interpersonal skills in consulting and advising a variety of stakeholders with a diplomatic and professional approach
Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to develop strong stakeholder relationships
Results orientated and sound judgement, is strategic thinking and able to execute and deliver on objectives
Ability to prioritise and ensure focus is directed appropriate and being adaptable to changing situations and circumstances
A minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior level HSW role or equivalent with a strong working knowledge of WHS legislation and relevant Australian/New Zealand standards and experience leading injury management/return-to-work programs and partnering effectively with People & Culture teams and insurers
Qualifications in Work Health and Safety (or related discipline)
Lead Auditor/internal auditing qualification (eg WHS/ISO management systems) and/or strong experience delivering audit and assurance programs
Demonstrated ability to design and embed management systems, governance, reporting and assurance programs
Current unrestricted driver licence
Ability to travel intrastate and interstate as required
Hold or have the ability to obtain a current Police Clearance and Working with Children Check and MyID.
"Purple Perks" Discounts from a large number of well-known retail /travel and adventure companies for staff
EAP Program available for yourself and family members
Opportunity to grow and develop through training and leadership support
5 weeks annual leave after 3 years' service
Cash out of purchase annual leave to suit your needs
Access to long service leave after 5 years' service
Gender neutral paid parental leave of 12 weeks
Extensive leave provisions including domestic, community service and study leave
Next steps - APPLY NOW!
If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process for reasons of equal opportunity, please call a member of our Recruitment Team on 07 3727 1306 or email [email protected] before you submit your application.
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We embrace Diversity and Inclusion
We are proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice Citation and be a recognised Disability Confident Company.
We value diversity - in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.
We adhere to the National Principles for Child Safety and require all team members to be committed to child safety and well-being. Our induction and training will provide you with these principles, including having an understanding of children's developmental needs and culturally safe practices.
