EL2 WHS Project Director

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced safety leader to join a high-profile program focused on strengthening safety governance, assurance, and compliance across a complex operational environment. This role will involve working closely with senior executives and key stakeholders to drive a strong safety culture, enhance reporting and assurance frameworks, and provide strategic advice on safety-related matters.

You will play a critical role in influencing organizational outcomes, improving safety performance, and ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory obligations. Offering a blend of strategic leadership and hands-on engagement, this position provides the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant work while leading meaningful change and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Role

Reporting to a senior leader, you will provide leadership and oversight of safety assurance activities across a complex and operationally focused environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing a specialist safety team
• Driving a positive and proactive safety culture across the organization
• Providing expert advice on safety, compliance, and assurance matters
• Managing safety governance, reporting, and assurance frameworks
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational risks
• Leading assurance activities, audits, inspections, and reviews
• Managing incident investigations and implementing corrective actions
• Ensuring compliance with legislative, regulatory, and policy requirements
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Delivering continuous improvement initiatives that enhance organizational safety performance
• Supporting capability development and knowledge transfer activities

The Ideal Person

You are a highly experienced safety leader with a strong background in safety assurance, governance, compliance, and risk management within complex and highly regulated environments. You bring a strategic mindset combined with a practical, solutions-focused approach, enabling you to confidently navigate operational challenges while maintaining a strong focus on safety outcomes.

Comfortable working with senior executives and a broad range of stakeholders, you are recognized for your ability to provide trusted advice, influence decision-making, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Your leadership style is collaborative and engaging, with a proven ability to build capability, develop high-performing teams, and foster a positive safety culture.

You possess strong analytical and investigative skills, with experience interpreting and applying complex legislative and regulatory requirements. Most importantly, you are motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, using your expertise to strengthen safety performance, enhance organizational resilience, and support the delivery of critical operational outcomes.

Salary / Rate

$110/hr – $130/hr + Super
NV1 clearance or higher required
12-month labor hire contract

How to Apply

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Sarah Fowler on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 21674. HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities, and backgrounds.