Whs Manager

Barkuma is seeking an experienced and proactive WHS Manager to join our People and Safeguarding team and help drive a strong safety culture across our diverse operations. About Barkuma: Barkuma is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through providing diverse range of services. For more than 50 years, we have fostered an environment of self-determination, endless opportunities for learning and growth for our customers. Our aspirational goal is to become a leading provider of high-quality employment, transition, and in-home support services for both current and future customers. At the heart of our mission is our purpose to partner with individuals on their journey towards their best life. About the Role: Reporting to the Executive Manager, People and Safeguarding, the WHS Manager plays a critical role in maintaining and continuously improving Barkuma's Work Health and Safety framework across a diverse range of environments, including disability accommodation, community services, corporate offices and manufacturing operations located at Elizabeth and Holden Hill. This role provides expert WHS leadership and operational support across Barkuma's diverse operations. It is responsible for supporting the safety and wellbeing of supported employees (who are also clients), staff, contractors, customers and visitors across all sites. This is a highly visible, hands-on role that partners with leaders to manage risk, investigate incidents, drive continuous improvement and strengthen safety culture. It also leads injury management and return to work processes and supports safety and works collaboratively with the People and Culture Manager and team to support Barkuma's workforce. As Barkuma's WHS subject matter expert, you will contribute to positive outcomes for vulnerable individuals while ensuring the organisation meets its legislative obligations and continues to strengthen its safety performance across all operations.