Head of Safety | Senior Manager

There’s real expertise in creating safer workplaces — it begins with leaders who combine strong governance knowledge and strategic insight. As a Senior Manager, Enterprise Safety Strategy at PwC, you’ll use your skills in WHS governance, risk management, and executive stakeholder engagement to lead safety strategy and build organisational capability. 

Why PwC? 

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health —giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential. 

Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future. 
 

What you’ll do: 

• 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. 

What we’re looking for: 

Core skills 

• 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. 

Desirable skills 

• Strategic Thinking – Anticipates future risks and opportunities and aligns safety priorities with business needs. 

• Influencing and Communication – Builds trust, gains buy-in and effectively communicates with diverse stakeholders at all levels. 

• Sound Judgement and Decision-Making – Demonstrates composure and balanced decision-making in complex or high-risk situations. 

• Collaboration and Relationship Building – Develops productive partnerships across business functions and external stakeholders. 

• Enterprise Mindset – Focuses on organisation-wide outcomes, balancing competing priorities and delivering sustainable results. 

Don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply. We value all forms of experience that may be transferrable and relevant. 

We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here. 

What you’ll gain: 

• 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, learn more about our commitment to Inclusion and Diversity and First Nations Prosperity 

• 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. 

• Being part of a community united by purpose, delivering impact that reaches clients, communities, and the future you’re shaping. 

We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here. 

Ready to grow here and go further? Join PwC Australia as a Senior Manager and make an impact that goes beyond the expected. Apply now and take your next step with a team shaping the future. 

We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic and to maintaining a safe, respectful workplace for everyone. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.  

No agencies please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications directly from individuals.