Health & Safety Lead

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands. 

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

As a Health and Safety Lead, you'll join a supportive and skilled team, providing specialist health, safety, and wellbeing advice and playing a pivotal role in promoting a safe, healthy, and thriving workplace!

No two days will be the same as you work closely with leaders and staff across Nine to manage diverse safety challenges unique to the Media industry. From supporting Journalists, in their daily news reporting to dealing with coverage of emergencies such as floods and bushfires.

Day to day, you will:

• Help deliver on the Health, Safety, and Wellbeing (HSW) strategy, including driving and contributing to project and initiative work.
• Collaborate with business leaders to integrate health and safety into daily operations.
• Guide and support managers and employees through end-to-end health and safety management within their site and business unit/s.
• Design and implement fit-for-purpose controls for unique safety challenges.
• Provide advice and support to leaders on HSW matters.
• Enable teams to manage risks and prioritize wellbeing proactively.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the safety management system.
• Identify, assess, and respond to health and safety risks in the workplace.
• Drive best practices to maintain a safe workplace in line with Nine's objectives.

We are looking for someone passionate about helping others and with strong knowledge of health, safety, and wellbeing practices in large organizations.

If you enjoy working with people and making a positive difference, this role is for you!

What we would like to see:

• Knowledge and experience in health, safety, and wellbeing, especially in large organizations with complex needs.
• Experience delivering results on time and within budget.
• Confidence in advising and guiding others on complex health and safety matters.
• Experience creating and running training sessions on health, safety, and wellbeing topics.
• Cert IV in WHS (Workplace Health and Safety) or higher strongly desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact and help create a workplace where everyone feels safe and supported!

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team. 

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.

More info at Nine Careers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.