Program Manager - WHS
Core
Lead strategic and operational work health and safety initiatives, providing expert advice to senior leaders and driving continuous improvement across a large state government organization.
Role type
Senior IC Work Health and Safety Program Manager
Builds
WHS policies, procedures, management systems, and project governance frameworks
Domain
Public sector / Work Health and Safety
Required skills
WHS legislation and compliance knowledge, project governance methodologies, project planning and scheduling, executive reporting, stakeholder engagement, risk management, contract management, change management
Preferred skills
Qualifications in WHS, Project Management, or HR
Technologies
Gantt charts, project planning tools
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership on WHS legislation and compliance; develop and review WHS policies and management systems; apply project governance across a portfolio of projects; prepare executive briefings and governance documentation; monitor project performance and resourcing; drive safety culture through stakeholder engagement; manage WHS reporting frameworks and data analysis; oversee WHS-related contracts and service providers; lead change initiatives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
