WHS Lead

Work Health and Safety Lead

For all people in Australia living with mental health and wellbeing challenges to live a life that is meaningful to them.


Position Details

• Full-Time, Permanent Position
• Classification: SCHADS Level 8 with a salary range of $135,475 - $140,810 per annum + Superannuation
• Salary packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year
• Location: Preston, VIC 3072 (however remote or hybrid working arrangements will be considered)

About your new role

The Work Health and Safety Lead is responsible for leading a small specialist team to deliver high quality workplace health, safety, wellbeing and return to work services across Neami National. The role provides oversight of WHS governance, compliance, reporting, systems, risk management, investigations, prevention initiatives and continuous improvement activities, ensuring services are aligned with legislative obligations, organisational priorities and contemporary WHS practice.

The role provides expert advice and support to senior leaders, managers, Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and WHS committees, contributing to the development of organisational safety capability, improving visibility of WHS risks and trends, and supporting informed decision-making through analysis, reporting and recommendations.

The WHS Lead works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to promote a proactive safety culture, strengthen WHS systems and controls, and support consistent, practical and compliant approaches to workplace health, safety and wellbeing across the organisation.

What you will bring to the role

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety, Organisational Psychology, Occupational Therapy or a related discipline.
• 5+ years’ work experience in a WHS leadership capacity or transferable skills in a similar position.
• Work experience in the Not-for-Profit sector – desirable
• Demonstrated experience in a senior WHS Business Partner, WHS Lead, WHS Manager or equivalent role, including leading WHS programs, governance and risk management activities.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching or supervising staff.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Australian Work Health and Safety legislation, regulations and contemporary WHS frameworks, with demonstrated ability to interpret requirements and provide expert advice.
• National Criminal History Check (police check) – disclosable outcomes considered
• Australian working rights

What will Neami offer

• Generous leave entitlements including Gratis Leave, Wellness Leave and Parental Leave
• Optional monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• Flexible work arrangements are available for maintaining your work-life balance
• Professional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill-building
• Fitness Passport membership to support your health and wellbeing (available in most States/Territories and subject to minimum working hours and/or length of service)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS - providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family

How to apply
The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description which can be found on the Neami Job Vacancy portal (please select the paperclip icon in the top right-hand corner).

To apply for this position, please:

• Click the ‘Apply’ button where you will need to create a username and password
• Upload your resume and cover letter.

When applying for this position, you are asked to tell us about your previous experience, your interest and suitability for this role and your answers to any target questions (where asked). Please include in your application how you would prefer to be contacted (whether via email, text or phone call).

If you have any further questions not addressed in the job advertisement or position description, or if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact:


Shilo Rees, Senior Manager - People Capability Culture and Safety – shilo.rees@neaminational.org.au

If you are excited about this role, but only meet some of the requirements, we encourage you to call or email us to talk about this opportunity. We’re passionate about creating opportunities and supporting professional development.

If you have any technical issues when applying for this role, please email careers@neaminational.org.au for assistance.

Applications Close: 26 November 2026

Be Yourself - Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.

Neami is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We commit to providing accessible and safe physical and online environments for all children and young people. Click here for the full statement.