Organisational Safety Manager
- Location:
- Brisbane CBD, Queensland, Australia
- Posted:
- 19th December 2025
- Advertiser:
- Hays - ANZ - 2972434
- Work-Life Balance
- Supportive Team
- Competitive Rates
Your new company
Hays is the preferred supplier choice of Federal, State and Local Government organisations as well as leading employers in Health, Technology, Insurance, Education and Utilities across Brisbane. We are partnered with a Local Government organisation in Brisbane CBD to recruit an Organisational Safety Manager for a temporary contract for up to six months.
Your new role
You'll be stepping into the position of Organisational Safety Manager for an up to 6-month assignment based in Brisbane CBD. This is a critical leadership role responsible for driving the implementation of the Zero Harm agenda across the organisation and leading the Organisational Safety Team. You'll provide safety guidance and expertise across multiple groups and ensure WHS governance, compliance, and risk management are consistently met.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the Corporate Safety Team to deliver specialist expertise, systems, and tools supporting the Zero Harm strategy.
- Driving WHS governance and compliance, ensuring systems meet or exceed requirements.
- Prioritising, planning, and allocating resources to achieve safety and commercial outcomes.
- Monitoring industry and legislative developments to align strategic direction.
- Providing leadership, guidance, and development to the Organisational Safety Team.
- Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and fostering a positive safety culture.
What you'll need to succeed
To excel in this role, you'll need:
- WHS qualification and a Class C Driver's Licence.
- Proven ability to lead teams, set clear direction, and develop team members.
- Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management, safety culture, and audit processes.
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives, prioritise effectively, and deliver outcomes.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and customer service skills.
- Familiarity with CGR, SAP, and Microsoft suite is beneficial.
- Responsiveness, sense of urgency, and ability to operate with integrity and fairness.
What you'll get in return
Through Hays, this role offers you an hourly rate of $86.36 + super, an opportunity to progress your career with a Local Government organisation and:
- Weekly pay cycles
- Nominated choice of superannuation fund
- Online timesheet submission and approval
- No hidden costs or payroll deductions for our services
- Regular contact with consultants throughout the duration of your assignment
- Experience providing administrative support
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to kate.finnie@hays.com.au
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
