Work Health and Safety Manager - ANZ

Job Description

At the Electrolux Group, as a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together.

Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home!

About The Role

Electrolux ANZ is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Work Health, Safety & Wellbeing leader to drive our safety strategy, governance and culture across Australia and New Zealand.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of our people across all business functions, including corporate offices, field teams, customer-facing operations and seven national distribution centres.

The role also acts as the Site Safety Manager for our Mascot headquarters and is accountable for building a proactive safety culture, managing both physical and psychosocial risks, maintaining regulatory compliance and embedding global safety standards across the organisation.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the ANZ Work Health & Safety strategy and governance framework.
• Ensure compliance with all Australian and New Zealand WHS legislation and Electrolux global standards.
• Own and continuously improve the ANZ safety management system, including ISO 45001 implementation and compliance.
• Lead safety risk management across all business functions, including offices, warehouses, logistics, service operations and distribution centres.
• Drive the identification, management and mitigation of both physical and psychosocial workplace hazards.
• Act as Site Safety Manager for the Mascot facility and provide functional leadership across seven national distribution centres.
• Lead incident investigations, corrective actions, audits and regulatory engagement.
• Develop and deliver safety training, leadership capability and employee engagement programs.
• Partner with leaders across the business to strengthen safety culture and accountability.
• Oversee workers compensation, return-to-work programs, injury management and safety-related insurance governance.
• Support insurance, risk and claims management activities in partnership with Finance, HR, Legal and external providers.
• Provide safety performance reporting, insights and recommendations to the ANZ Leadership Team.

Who You Are

We're looking for a passionate and influential safety leader who thrives in complex operational environments and is driven to create safer, healthier workplaces where people can perform at their best.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Extensive experience leading and shaping WHS strategy across large, complex, multi-site organisations.
• Deep expertise in Australian and New Zealand WHS legislation, with the ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business outcomes.
• Proven success implementing and embedding ISO 45001 or comparable safety management systems that drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Significant experience within operationally intensive environments such as warehousing, logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, consumer goods, or related industries.
• A demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders, build trusted partnerships, and lead sustainable organisational change.
• Strong capability in risk management, governance, incident investigation, and the development of proactive safety cultures.
• Experience driving wellbeing initiatives, managing psychosocial risk programs, and overseeing workers' compensation frameworks to support holistic employee health and safety.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Work Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
  

Why You'll Stand Out

Beyond your technical expertise, you're a strategic and people focused leader who can inspire others, challenge the status quo, and champion a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility. You'll bring the credibility, resilience, and commercial acumen required to influence at all levels and make a meaningful impact across the business.

Why work for Electrolux?

• Step into a career with a Global Leader in Home Appliances, where innovation meets purpose, and people are at the heart of everything we do.
• Take advantage of exclusive discounts on our products for you, your family, and friends.
• We offer secure onsite parking, so your day starts and ends with ease.
• Our Mentorship Program connects you with experienced leaders to support your personal and professional development.
• Recharge with CARE Day an additional day off just for you
• Picnic Day in NSW (additional leave at Easter)
• Stay healthy with annual onsite flu shots, skin checks plus access to wellness sessions and webinars to support your physical and mental health.
• Join a workplace that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion, backed by our dedicated DEI Committee.
• Be part of a company committed to sustainability, with real action behind our environmental goals.

As part of the Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you!

Find out more on www.electroluxgroup.com