Senior Manager - Work Health & Safety

Rabobank is the world’s leading specialist in food & agribusiness banking. One of our key strengths lies in our people who have a deep understanding of agriculture & are committed to adding long-term value for clients.  Our commitment to our employees & clients is at the heart of everything we do.  

Rabobank has an opening for a Senior Manager, Work Health & Safety to based in our Sydney head office.  This role offers broad & national exposure with minimal travel outside of Sydney.  Rabobank has 1550 employees across Australia in branches & offices across the country.  This employee base is the scope for this Work, Health & Safety role.

You will be an enthusiastic champion of Work, Health & safety with the ability to influence a safety-first mindset across the bank.  This role will suit an individual who is excited to be able to make an impact in this visible role through uplifting the safety management system, assurance program & the overall Work Health & Safety framework.   You will have excellent people leader, stakeholder management & communication skills & be comfortable communicating across all levels up to Executive & Board level.  

Top Role Accountabilities: 

• Managing a small Sydney-based team of WHS professionals
• Designing, developing, embedding & improving the Work Health & Safety framework 
• Monitoring policies & framework compliance to all applicable legislative requirements
• Incorporating Risk Management Framework into business activities & managing risk assessments, control testing, findings & incidents
• Overseeing Risk & Assurance programs, including planning, arranging resources & undertaking audits where required
• Designing & implementing performance & evaluation metrics to measure performance of Work Health & Safety Systems & implement & deliver corrective actions where hazards & unsafe conditions have been identified
• Supervising the investigation of accidents, incidents, near misses & unsafe working conditions, including reporting of identified hazards & appropriate risk control measures
• Assisting with internal & external audits to ensure compliance with the Work Health & Safety Management System & relevant legislation
• Preparing & delivering Board communication as required, developing & preparing other reporting including KPI & risk management reporting
• Ongoing analysis & reporting on internal Work Health & Safety trends & data

 What you will bring to the role:

• Demonstrated leadership skills & the ability to build, manage & motivate a results-oriented team
• Deep understanding of the relevant work, Health & Safety state legislation & regulations to create or improve a robust set of policies, practices, & procedures that enable best practice in daily operations
• Proven track record of success implementing comprehensive safety programme & frameworks
• Demonstrated record of establishing clear metrics & reporting frameworks
• Well-versed in ISO 45001, Health & Safety certificates & / or licenses
• Understanding of Compliance & Risk Management practices & frameworks
• Ability to communicate & present confidently, & build relationships with a wide group of key stakeholders
• Previous experience in a Corporate Health & Safety management role highly regarded

What we're proud to offer you: 

Rabo@Anywhere is our hybrid way of working at Rabobank & for Australia, that means we have a blend of time working between the office & home (the team averages 2 days per week in the office)

Wellbeing leave. These 2 extra leave days support greater work/life balance & is just another way we are helping our employees to lead happier, healthier, & more fulfilling lives

Education Assistance Program. Rabobank values the development of its people & has a great Education Assistance Program to assist with professional development

Parental Leave that supports you & your family while giving you the freedom & flexibility to enjoy this special time (Primary carer up-to 14 weeks paid leave) 

Bonus and Additional Leave. We realise sometimes 4 weeks Annual Leave isn't enough! At Rabobank we provide an incentive for eligible employees to receive 1 extra week Annual Leave & an option to purchase another 2 weeks Annual Leave

Extra Insurance. Rabobank recognises that employees need to protect their financial wellbeing, in the event of serious illness, injury, or even death. Rabobank provides eligible permanent employees with employer-funded Death, TPD & Income Protection Insurance

Rabo Workplace Giving program. As part of Rabobank's global Corporate Social Responsibility, Workplace Giving aims to encourage employees to contribute to our community.  Rabo 

Workplace Giving program matches employee donations to selected Social Partners

Rabobank is committed to a culture where diversity & inclusion is valued, respected & encouraged.  We welcome applicants from diverse cultures, faith & sexual orientation.