Workplace Health & Safety Manager

About the role

The Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Manager will lead and support the Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) function for Pacific Australia Skills, ensuring compliance with DT Global and local legislative requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, administer and maintain WHS documentation, policies, procedures and templates.
• Provide advice on hazard identification, risk assessment and control measures.
• Lead WHS/HSSE training programmes and coordinate training needs analyses.
• Support country office risk assessments, inspections, incident investigations and reporting.
• Maintain a database of project HSE information and ensure alignment with DT Global HSSE guidelines.

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary or trade qualifications in Work, Health Safety, Security, Risk Management or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of practical experience in a WHS role, including safety incident management and reporting.
• Knowledge of GEDSI, safeguards principles and DFAT safeguarding policies.

Required skills

• Experience with safety and security management standards and risk assessments.
• Ability to develop and deliver WHS/HSSE training and communication materials.
• Proficiency in maintaining risk registers and compliance documentation.