Health and Safety Manager

Davidson ·www.davidsonwp.com

Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Work type Remote
Salary AUD 70 - 80 / hour
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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2-month contract | 3 days per week | Remote working

About the Company
This purpose-led, national organisation operates across Australia, with employees and stakeholders located across metropolitan, regional and remote environments. The organisation places a strong emphasis on maintaining a positive safety culture and robust health and safety practices.

About the Role
An opportunity is available for an experienced Health and Safety Manager to join the organisation on a part-time contract from 21 September to 20 November 2026, working 3 days per week remotely.

This senior role will be responsible for the delivery and continual improvement of the organisation's national health and safety program. You will provide strategic and technical advice, review and strengthen health and safety systems, policies and procedures, and drive a positive and proactive safety culture across the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Providing strategic and technical advice on health and safety legislation, risks and compliance
  • Reviewing and developing health and safety policies, procedures and guidance
  • Driving continuous improvement of health and safety systems and organisational safety culture
  • Preparing health and safety reporting for senior leadership, committees and the Board
  • Supporting incident and near-miss investigations, reporting and recommendations
  • Supporting the organisation's Health and Safety Committee
  • Managing health and safety registers, systems and external service providers
  • Providing advice and support to a geographically dispersed workforce

About You
You will be an experienced health and safety professional who is comfortable operating at both a strategic and hands-on level. You will have the confidence to influence senior stakeholders while providing practical advice and solutions across a diverse organisation.

You will bring:

  • A minimum of 7 years' experience in a senior health and safety position
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications
  • Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, risk assessment and compliance requirements
  • Practical experience implementing health and safety legislation across multiple Australian jurisdictions
  • Demonstrated experience reviewing and improving safety systems, policies and organisational safety culture
  • Strong leadership, stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience supporting health and safety requirements across regional or remote environments
  • A current driver's licence

Experience within the not-for-profit sector would be advantageous.

The Benefits

  • $70-$80 per hour + super
  • 3 days per week
  • Remote working
  • Contract from 21 September to 20 November 2026
  • Senior, organisation-wide health and safety remit
  • Opportunity to lead meaningful improvements across safety systems, culture and practices


Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact on chantelle.flood@davidsonwp.com , quoting reference JN -082026-44116. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Health and Safety Manager role?
Davidson is hiring for the Health and Safety Manager position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Health and Safety Manager job located?
The Health and Safety Manager role with Davidson is based in Melbourne, VIC, AU. The role is remote-friendly.
Is the Health and Safety Manager role remote?
Yes — the Health and Safety Manager position at Davidson is remote. Candidates based in AU are preferred.
What does the Health and Safety Manager role pay?
Davidson lists the Health and Safety Manager role at AUD 70–80 per hour.
Is the Health and Safety Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Davidson.
What experience level is the Health and Safety Manager role?
The Health and Safety Manager position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Health and Safety Manager role at Davidson?
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