Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound. We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to experience a lifetime of hearing.
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a WHS Management System Specialist, based in our Macquarie University Campus location. Reporting to the Manager, Global Work Health & Safety, this role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving Cochlear’s global WHS management system to ensure a safe working environment. This role ensures data integrity, identifies critical risks, and drives continuous improvement in workplace health and safety performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain the global WHS management system to align with legislation, standards, and Cochlear’s enterprise risk management framework.
- Govern WHS processes by maintaining registers, policies, procedures, and frameworks to ensure compliance.
- Lead risk management initiatives, supporting audits and compliance checks to enhance the effectiveness of the WHS system.
- Develop reporting processes to track WHS performance, identify risks, and inform decision-making at the executive and board level.
- Support workplace incident investigations, ensuring proper reporting, analysis, and resolution of safety concerns.
- Enhance WHS compliance and capability by developing training programs and promoting awareness of WHS responsibilities across the organisation.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to continuously improve safety culture and workplace well-being initiatives.
What Makes This Opportunity Unique?
This is an exciting opportunity to shape and strengthen Cochlear’s global approach to workplace health and safety. You will work across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring a consistent and high-standard WHS framework that supports a world-class work environment. With the ability to make a direct impact on safety culture, you’ll help create a workplace where employees feel safe, supported, and empowered.
About You
As we grow our operations, we are looking for people who share our passion for delivering quality solutions and ensuring a safe and compliant workplace. To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience with ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, including implementation, compliance, and auditing processes.
- Proven ability to develop and implement WHS management systems.
- Strong understanding of WHS legislation across multiple jurisdictions.
- Experience conducting data analysis, risk assessments, and reporting (e.g., Power BI, Excel, SharePoint).
- Effective relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
- High attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving WHS issues.
- Ability to prioritise multiple responsibilities and work collaboratively across teams.
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field.
- Experience or qualifications in Psychology or psychosocial safety systems (preferred).
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in WHS management, including system development and auditing
If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.
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How we recognise your contribution
At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.
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