Workplace Health & Safety Manager

JobsCloseBy Editorial Insights

Newhaul is hiring a seasoned Workplace Health & Safety Manager to lead group-wide WHS strategy across Geraldton or Perth with regular travel, including relocation support. The role focuses on governance, risk and compliance while embedding wellbeing and psychological safety into daily operations, with hands on field leadership and direct exposure to the COO and senior team. You’ll drive policy, audit readiness, and capability building across leaders, frontline teams and WHS advisors. Requirements: 8+ years in WHS within logistics or heavy industry, 3+ years at management level, Bachelor in WHS, strong knowledge of heavy vehicle legislation, and WHS certifications (Cert IV or Diploma, Lead Auditor, ICAM). To apply: tailor your CV and cover letter to show practical problem solving, measurable safety improvements, collaboration with executives, and a genuine people first approach; highlight willingness to relocate and travel.

Company Description

Workplace Health & Safety Manager | Geraldton WA (Relocation Support Available) or Perth-based with travel

Lead Safety. Shape Culture. Make an Impact.

Newhaul is growing fast — and we’re not your average haulage business. We run a fully integrated pit‑to‑port iron ore operation built on innovation, technology and a genuine people‑first culture.

As we expand, we’re investing in strong, practical and values‑driven safety leadership. That’s where you come in.

The Rewards with Newhaul

• Relocation support to Geraldton, or Perth-based with regular travel – Generous remuneration package on offer
• A strategic leadership role with real visibility and influence
• Direct access to the COO and Senior Leadership Team
• Join a values-led business with strong growth and industry-leading safety standards
• Play a key role in shaping a culture that genuinely puts people first

Job Description

Why You’ll Want to Be Part of This Journey

We’re seeking an experienced Workplace Health & Safety Manager to elevate our WHS capability, support high‑performing operational teams, and strengthen a safety culture grounded in care, simplicity and continuous improvement.

You’re someone who balances compliance and culture, thinks commercially, and confidently engages everyone from frontline teams to senior leaders.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll spend time in the field, building trust, capability and consistent safety practice across all sites.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Driving group-wide WHS strategy, governance and risk oversight
• Providing expert advice on legislation, compliance systems and audit readiness
• Partnering with WHS Advisors on policy development and alignment
• Embedding wellbeing and psychological safety into everyday operations
• Lifting WHS capability across leaders, frontline teams and advisors

What You’ll Bring

• 8+ years’ WHS experience in logistics or heavy industry
• 3+ years in a WHS management-level role
• Strong working knowledge of Heavy Vehicle legislation
• Bachelor’s degree in WHS (or equivalent)
• WHS certifications (Cert IV/Diploma, Lead Auditor, ICAM etc.)
• A people-first leadership approach rooted in humility, practical problem-solving and strong communication

Be Part of Something Bigger. If you’re ready to step into a high-impact safety leadership role with a business that values authenticity, innovation and genuine care — we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!