Work Health and Safety Manager
About the Role
We are seeking a highly capable and strategically minded Work Health and Safety (WHS) Manager to join our Legal, Governance and Risk division. Reporting to the Head of Legal and Compliance, this managerial role is responsible for designing, governing, and continuously strengthening RWWA’s Work Health and Safety Management System (WHSMS) and the broader WHS governance framework.
This role is critical in ensuring our WHS practices not only meet statutory obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) but also reflect contemporary governance standards, proactive risk management, and an enterprise-wide commitment to safety.
You will lead WHS governance strategy, integrate WHS risk into the Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF), provide due diligence reporting to Executives and Officers, and oversee RWWA’s approach to psychosocial, high-risk work, contractor management, emergency readiness and WHS assurance
This is a high-impact opportunity for a WHS governance professional who thrives in complex environments, brings a strong systems-thinking approach, and is confident engaging at senior and executive levels.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of a structured WHSMS aligned to WHS legislation and recognised standards (e.g. ISO 45001).
- Establish and govern WHS policy architecture, standards, procedures, document control and assurance mechanisms.
- Integrate WHS risk into the ERMF, ensuring alignment with organisational risk appetite, control ownership clarity and robust verification processes.
- Maintain the enterprise WHS risk register, including critical risks, controls, treatments and periodic control effectiveness reviews.
- Deliver Executive and Board-level WHS reporting, including due diligence insights, dashboards and performance metrics.
- Oversee notifiable incident management, statutory reporting and regulatory engagement with WorkSafe WA and relevant authorities.
- Lead WHS compliance audits, assurance reviews, investigations, and systemic corrective action programs.
- Govern RWWA’s approach to psychosocial risk, including organisation-wide assessments and control oversight.
- Oversee contractor WHS governance, high-risk work frameworks and critical control verification.
- Provide governance oversight for injury management, return-to-work and early intervention programs.
- Lead emergency management governance, exercising, and integration with business continuity frameworks.
- Build WHS leadership capability across People Leaders and champion a constructive, engaged safety culture across the organisation.
Qualifications
About You
You are an experienced WHS governance leader who brings intellectual rigour, strong judgement and the ability to influence confidently across complex, high-accountability environments. You are also able to balance statutory compliance with pragmatic risk management and demonstrate a calm, credible presence when engaging Executives, Officers and regulators.
You will bring:
- Significant experience in senior WHS roles within complex or regulated environments.
- Deep knowledge of WHS legislation, compliance frameworks and enterprise risk principles.
- Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining an integrated WHSMS.
- Strong capability in WHS governance, risk assessment, assurance, investigations and regulatory engagement.
- High-level communication, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to distil complex information into meaningful insights.
- Experience in contractor management, high-risk work oversight and critical control frameworks.
- A values-aligned leadership style that promotes accountability, constructive culture, and continuous improvement.
- Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety or a related field are required, with advanced investigation or risk management credentials highly regarded.
Additional Information
At RWWA, you will join a purpose-driven organisation that actively reinvests in WA’s racing industry, community initiatives, animal welfare, and regional programs. You will be part of a team that values integrity, collaboration and excellence in everything we do
We offer:
- Flexibility that works for you – hybrid work arrangements that balance the benefits of working from home with connection to our modern office and on-site team culture.
- Investment in your growth – access to dedicated learning budgets, career development support and opportunities to strengthen your professional capability.
- A modern, people-first workplace – state of the art facilities, wellness spaces, free parking, secure end of trip amenities and a workplace designed to support wellbeing and productivity.
- Recognition that matters – competitive remuneration, employee benefits, and meaningful reward programs aligned to our RACE values: Respect, Accountability, Connection and Excellence.
- Wellbeing and support – access to mental health initiatives, tailored wellness programs, and a paid Wellness Day each year.
- Community impact – the opportunity to work for an organisation that reinvests millions into WA’s racing industry, local communities and regional programs, helping to create sustainable industry and community outcomes.
Ready to apply?
Apply now with your CV and cover letter telling us why you’re the perfect fit for this opportunity.
For more information visit Careers at RWWA or contact us at TalentAcquisition@rwwa.com.au
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening, which will include two reference checks, police clearance and Australian Working Rights check.
Please note this role is only open to applicants that hold Australian Working Rights and we do not offer Work Sponsorship Visa's.
Additional benefits
- Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
- Personal learning and development budget
- 17.5% loading on annual leave
- Health and wellness initiatives to support you inside and out
- Access to discounts at a wide range of retailers
- Reward and Recognition Program
At Racing and Wagering WA, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We are committed to providing a safe work environment and making reasonable adjustments in which everyone is included and treated fairly.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.