The Role
An opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Work Health & Safety Specialist to step into a standalone 6-month temporary role within the People & Culture function.
Reporting directly to the Head of People & Culture, you will be the sole WHS specialist, responsible for leading the organisation’s WHS strategy across both internal and outsourced employees within contact centre environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and ensure best Work Health & Safety framework for a complex workforce within the healthcare sector
- Take ownership of WHS governance for outsourced workforce arrangements, working closely with external providers to ensure consistent standards, clear accountability, and effective risk management
- Design and implement fit for purpose WHS frameworks, programs and reporting mechanisms
- Drive a strong focus on psychosocial safety, ideally bringing experience from contact centre, mental health or emotionally demanding environments
- Establish meaningful WHS reporting and data insights
- Operate as the subject matter expert and trusted advisor, partnering with People & Culture leadership to shape the future state of WHS across the organisation.
Contract flexibility
- Open to an experienced WHS consultant to lead framework design and implementation for initial 6 months, or
- A WHS specialist ready to step into a long term or permanent leadership opportunity once foundations are in place.
About You
- Proven experience in a senior or standalone WHS role
- Background in workforce within Call Centres or healthcare with focus around mental health, or high-risk/emotionally demanding environments
- Strong understanding of psychological safety and wellbeing frameworks
- Experience managing WHS in complex or outsourced workforce models
- Confident operating autonomously and influencing senior stakeholders
- Strong ability to balance compliance, risk, and practical business outcomes.
What's in it for you
- 6-month temporary opportunity which may extend to perm
- Sydney CBD location with hybrid working model
- Great hourly rate $80 - $100 per hour + super for more senior experience
- Opportunity to lead WHS strategy in a high-impact healthcare environment.
If you are an experienced WHS professional seeking a standalone leadership role where psychological safety and healthcare risk management are genuinely prioritised, this temporary contract offers a rare opportunity to make meaningful impact.
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