Head of WHS and Injury Management
If workplace safety isn't just a checkbox to you but a culture you build brick by brick, then this is the seat we've been holding for you. This is a strategic leadership role at the heart of Harris Farm's safety transformation, combining WHS oversight with injury management leadership across 30+ stores, 3 warehouses, and supply chain operations spanning three states. You'll report to the Group Head of Risk, Safety and Food Safety, and lead a team of Safety Partners and Injury Support Officers in protecting the health and wellbeing of every one of our 3,600+ Harris Farmers.
What You'll Do
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Develop and execute a comprehensive WHS strategy aligned to regulatory requirements and Harris Farm's growth ambitions
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Lead the Safety team to deliver WHS compliance across all sites, including audits, inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations with root cause analysis and corrective actions
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Lead the Injury Management team to deliver timely, safe, and sustainable return-to-work outcomes for injured employees
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Drive a cultural shift where safety is owned and championed at every level, not just compliance-driven
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Build visible leadership from the top, ensuring executive and operations leadership actively sponsor safety culture change
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Manage the Safety department budget and report on the financial impact of safety performance, contributing to EBITDA protection through proactive risk management
What You’ll Bring
We're looking for a strategic safety leader with:
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Bachelor's degree in Work Health and Safety or a related field highly desirable (Diploma in WHS minimum requirement)
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Professional certification such as through the Australian Institute of Health and Safety highly desirable
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8+ years' experience in WHS, injury management, or a related field, including at least 4 years in a strategic leadership role
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Expert knowledge of WHS legislation, injury management frameworks, RTW coordination and rehabilitation
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Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influence across all leadership levels
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Strong data literacy and the ability to tell the financial story of safety to leadership
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Demonstrated experience leading cultural change and building high-performing teams
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Retail, FMCG, or fast-paced operational experience highly desirable
You'll bring the Harris Farm way to life through this role, Hungry enough to always chase the next improvement in safety systems and culture, Humble enough to share credit and put the people you protect first, and Smart enough to know when to lead, when to coach, and when to act.
Why Harris Farm
Harris Farm is a family-owned Australian fresh food retailer with 30+ stores across NSW, ACT and QLD. Our Support Office is where purpose meets practice, a small, high-performing team that makes a real impact on a business people genuinely love. Come as You Are, Grow as You Go, if you want your work to mean something and do it alongside people who genuinely care, this is that place.
Ready to Apply?
To apply, submit your application via the link below. We review applications as they come in.
