Sr. WHS Manager, WHS Field, Workplace Health and Safety (WHS)

Job description

Join Amazon's mission to become Earth's safest place to work! At Amazon, we've set the ambitious goal to become the benchmark of safety excellence across all industries we operate in. Our Work Health and Safety (WHS) team is at the forefront of this mission, creating workspaces where safety and efficiency work in perfect harmony. We're on the hunt for a dynamic and innovative Sr. WHS Manager to help drive this mission forward.

As our next Sr. WHS Manager, you'll be more than a safety professional – you'll be a catalyst for change, leading a comprehensive safety program that impacts thousands of lives. Working where operations meets safety, you'll shape the future of workplace health while delivering real-time solutions that protect our most valuable asset: our people.

In this role, you'll serve as a Sr. WHS Manager supporting our Fulfilment Centre operations. You'll partner with Operations leadership to weave safety into the fabric of our daily ops, using data-driven insights to create innovative solutions that reduce risk and boost productivity. Your ability to build trust, influence change, and drive results will be crucial as you lead comprehensive risk assessments and transform safety data into actionable strategies.

Leadership is at the heart of this role. You'll build and develop a top-notch team of WHS professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

Core Impact Areas

Safety Leadership & Innovation - Transform safety culture through leadership and innovative solutions. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that set new benchmarks in workplace safety. Leverage technology and data analytics to drive preventive safety measures that protect our team members while enhancing operational excellence. Develop leadership plans, communicate expectations, and drive initiatives to create a safe work environment.

Measure performance against WHS policies, analyse metrics, and conduct site audits to address non-compliance issues.

Strategic Partnership & Influence - Build partnerships with Operations leadership to integrate safety into every aspect of our business. Use compelling data analysis and risk insights to influence positive change and drive strategic decision-making. Establish yourself as a trusted advisor who balances safety excellence with operational demands. Oversee recordkeeping, workplace organisation, and WHS training programs.

This position requires flexibility to travel across the country 50-70% of the time and work various shifts.