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Wellness and WHS Lead

Job Title: Wellness and WHS Lead
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Brisbane CBD, Queensland, Australia
Industry: Corporate Services
Salary: Up to AU$125000.00 per annum + Super + NFP benefit
Start Date: ASAP
Reference: BBBH332775_1749098923
Contact Name: Taryn Botha
Contact Email: Taryn.Botha@twrecruitment.com.au
Job Published: Jun 05, 2025

Job Description

Wellness and WHS Lead - Brisbane
We're looking for an experienced and passionate Wellness and Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Lead to champion our national injury management and wellbeing strategy. You'll play a key part in supporting the staff who care for vulnerable young people.

What's on offer:

  • $125,000 salary + super + NFP benefits + bonus
  • Brisbane-based leadership role with national impact
  • Work alongside committed leaders and a high-performing WHS team
  • Opportunity to shape and deliver innovative wellness initiatives


About you:

  • Bachelor's degree in WHS, injury management or a related field
  • Rehab & Return to Work Coordinator certification (required)
  • Strong working knowledge of workers' compensation legislation across Australia
  • Proven ability to deliver successful injury management and wellness programs
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement, coaching, and communication skills


Desirable (but not essential):

  • Experience in residential care or not-for-profit sectors
  • Understanding of Child Protection frameworks


In this role you will:

  • Lead injury management and wellness initiatives across the organisation
  • Support staff and managers to create a healthier, safer workplace
  • Work closely with teams to help people recover and return to work
  • Be part of a values-driven organisation that supports young people
  • Collaborate, drive change, and genuinely make a difference


If you're someone who enjoys collaborating, driving change, and genuinely cares about staff wellbeing, and you meet the requirements for the role, we'd love to hear from you.

We look forward to receiving your application.