WHS Manager | Melbourne Head Office

Job Description

• Champion safety excellence and be the driving force behind the continuing development of our safety culture
• Influence at Executive level and drive impactful and lasting change within our WHS function
• Safeguard the well-being of our teams while uplifting the deliverables in our people strategy

At MFG, our people are our greatest asset and keeping them safe and happy is a key focus of our business.  Reporting to our Chief People Officer, this role will lead and champion the safety and well-being of our 2500 team members across our retail stores, our distribution centre (Treadshed), and our Head Office, MHub

We are looking for an experienced Work Health & Safety (WHS) Manager to join our dynamic team at Munro Footwear Group (MFG). This role is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving our WHS systems across the business, driving the culture of safety in line with legislative requirements and operational excellence.

You will lead the development of innovative safety processes, manage Workers Compensation policies, and contribute to a positive and safe working environment by engaging key stakeholders across all levels of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain WHS management systems to ensure compliance and continuous improvement
• Foster a proactive safety culture across the group, focusing on safety behaviours and mindsets
• Provide strategic advice to stakeholders on WHS and Workers Compensation, minimizing financial and compliance risks
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and facilitate WHS training for teams.
• Lead injury management procedures and ensure compliance with Return-to-Work processes
  
  

More about You

To be successful in this role you will need the following skills and experience

• Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline
• Membership with the Safety Institute of Australia (preferred)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in WHS management, ideally within the retail industry

• Proven leadership in change management with a consultative approach
• Hands-on experience in risk assessments, safety audits, and developing WHS strategy
• Strong knowledge of WHS and Workers Compensation legislation and risk management principles
• Experience managing Workers Compensation policies, premiums, and injury management
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels

About us

With more than 290+ stores and 2500+ employees nationally and a brand-new state-of-the-art distribution centre, we are Australia's leading retailer and wholesaler of fashion and comfort footwear, owning and operating some of Australia's most iconic brands including Bobux, The Trybe, Midas, Mollini, Cinori, Mathers, Williams, Diana Ferrari, and Australia's largest online footwear retailer, Styletread!

As a family-owned company, at Munro Footwear Group (MFG) we value our team, our loyal customers, and our dedicated suppliers. We work hard to play hard, we celebrate each other, and we believe every Team Member is an essential part of our ongoing success.

What we offer

• Generous employee discount for you and your immediate family!
• An extra 4 days a year of ‘Life Leave'
• Flexible Paid Parental Leave
• Career Growth and development opportunities with a fun & friendly team
• Through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) you'll have access to professional and confidential counselling and support services

You're not expected to have 100% of the skills listed above, we want you to grow and mature with the rest of the organisation. If you are organised, and love multi-tasking, while working in a dynamic environment in a supportive company, then we invite you to explore this role - we would love to hear from you!