This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.
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In Australia, a full time Health and Safety Manager generally earns $2,875 per week ($149,500 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only.
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There exact figures for Health and Safety Managers working in Australia are unclear at this time. Health and Safety Managers are usually employed businesses and corporations in higher risk industries like mining, gas, construction, manufacturing, scientific and healthcare.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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Health and Safety Managers need an advanced knowledge of risk management practices along with highly developed administration skills. Get started with the Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety. These courses take 12-18 months to complete. Many WHS Managers are degree qualified.
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24th January 2022All health and safety manager courses
- BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
- BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management (Specialising in Construction)
- Graduate Certificate in Safety, Risk and Reliability Engineering
- RIIRIS501E Implement and Maintain Management Systems to Control Risk
- Master of Health (Workplace Health and Safety)
- TLIF0007 Manage a Fatigue Risk Management System
- Bachelor of Health Science
- BSB60619 Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety
- RIIWHS601E Establish and maintain the WHS management system
- Bachelor of Hospitality Management
- Bachelor of Project Management
- RIIRIS601E Establish and maintain risk management systems
- Bachelor of Construction Management
- Bachelor of Business (Project Management)
Health and Safety Manager careers
Health and Safety Managers ensure an organisation complies with state WHS legislation, Australian Safety Standards and other applicable safety laws. They develop the company’s risk management plan and emergency response procedures, then report compliance status to the General Manager or Executive team.
As a Health and Safety Manager you might be developing an incident reporting procedure, coordinating safety audits at regional job sites, consulting with key supervisors about hazard control measures, or managing emerging risks and hazards using workforce safety software.
