Head of Safety – Senior Manager

PwC

Senior Manager, Enterprise Safety Strategy leading safety strategy and building organizational capability at PwC. Work with leaders across industries to embed safety governance and risk management.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeSydney • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in WHS Governance, Risk and Compliance, with a strong focus on strategic planning and execution to align safety initiatives with organizational objectives. Proven ability to influence executive decision-making and develop high-performing teams to foster a culture of safety across the organization.

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WHS Governance ExpertiseRisk Management FrameworksExecutive Stakeholder ManagementLeadership and Team DevelopmentStrategic Planning and Execution

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Hard Skills

WHS Legislation KnowledgeRisk AnalysisIncident ManagementAssurance ProcessesSafety Strategy Development

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipAccountability

Industry Keywords

GovernanceComplianceSafety CultureOrganizational MaturityDecision Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Enterprise Safety Strategy
Drive the development and execution of the organisation's WHS strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities, risk profile and organisational maturity.
Oversee Governance, Risk and Compliance
Provide assurance over WHS governance frameworks, risk management, incident management and legislative compliance obligations.
Influence Executive Decision-Making
Act as a trusted advisor to executives, leaders and governance forums, providing evidence-based guidance on safety risks, priorities and strategic trade-offs.
Build Organisational Safety Capability and Culture
Embed safety leadership across the organisation, driving accountability and supporting leaders to effectively manage physical and psychological safety risks.
Lead and Develop the Safety Function
Lead the Safety team through clear direction, capability development, workforce planning and performance management to deliver sustainable WHS outcomes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

WHS Governance, Risk and Compliance Expertise – Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management frameworks and assurance processes.
Strategic Planning and Execution – Ability to translate organisational objectives, emerging risks and legislative requirements into practical safety strategies.
Executive Stakeholder Management – Proven experience influencing senior leaders, boards and governance forums.
Leadership and Team Development – Demonstrated success leading high-performing teams and building organisational capability.
Risk Analysis and Decision Support – Ability to analyse complex information, identify emerging risks and provide clear recommendations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Leadership development programs and executive coaching designed to help you inspire teams and accelerate your career growth.
A culture valuing diverse perspectives, empowering leaders to drive innovation and collaboration.
A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.
Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work, balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.