National Manager, Workplace Health & Safety (ANZ)

Company Description

Minor Hotels is one of Australasia’s largest accommodation providers, managing over 70 properties in the region and a global portfolio of 640 properties across more than 66 countries. Our brands, Anantara, Avani, Oaks, NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow, and Tivoli, span six continents, including Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, and South America. Joining Minor means partnering with a diverse, expanding global organisation offering boundless opportunities to thrive and succeed.

Our people are the heart of our success, and we are committed to investing in your skills to support your career growth and advancement. You’ll feel valued as part of a tight-knit team, united in delivering exceptional guest experiences and thriving in a company dedicated to fostering an outstanding workplace culture.

Job Description

Minor Hotels is seeking an experienced and strategic to National Manager, Workplace Health & Safety (ANZ) to lead and embed a best-practice health, safety and wellbeing framework across the organisation’s Australia and New Zealand portfolio. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for ensuring legislative compliance, robust safety systems, and a proactive safety culture across 65+ properties and more than 2,800 team members.

Based in our Brisbane Head Office, this role reports directly to the Head of People and takes full responsibility for the organisation’s WHS strategy across all hotels and corporate operations in ANZ. Working closely with Hotel General Managers, operational leaders, and senior stakeholders, you will provide expert advice, governance, and leadership to drive continuous improvement in safety performance and wellbeing outcomes across the group.

**The role includes regular travel across Australia and New Zealand, typically up to 3–4 days per month, to support hotel operations, engage leaders, and embed WHS initiatives.

Responsibilities Include:

Lead the strategic Health, Safety and Wellbeing plan across ANZ, embedding a strong and proactive safety culture

Ensure compliance with Australian and New Zealand WHS legislation, codes of practice, and internal governance requirements

Develop, implement, and maintain WHS management systems, policies, and risk frameworks

Oversee incident management, audits, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives

Drive WHS capability through training, coaching, and engagement with leaders and teams

Manage workers’ compensation, injury management, return-to-work programs, and third-party providers

Provide strategic WHS advice, assurance, and Board-level reporting to senior leadership

Lead wellbeing initiatives, including psychosocial risk management, aligned to organisational priorities

Manage WHS budgets, performance reporting, and sustainable financial outcomes

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will have:

Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a senior WHS leadership role within complex, multi-site operations

Demonstrated experience leading a WHS function across Australia and New Zealand

Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, regulatory standards, and safety management systems

Proven ability to influence senior leaders and team members, and drive cultural change

Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including at Board and Executive level

Return to Work and/or ICAM accreditation is desirable

A relevant tertiary qualification in WHS, Safety, or a related HR discipline is essential

Additional Information

At Minor Hotels, we value our people as the heart of our success. Joining Minor means, you’ll enjoy a rewarding package designed to support your professional growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance:

What We Offer:

Career Growth: Learning and development programs to boost your career.

Exclusive Hotel Deals: 50% off stays at Minor Hotels in Australasia; 20% off for friends and family.

Global Perks: International accommodation discounts across our hotel brands.

Retail Rewards: Cashback and discounts at 400+ top retailers in AU/NZ.

Experiences: Discounted entertainment and activities.

Banking and Insurance: Exclusive health insurance offers and workplace banking benefits.

Generous Leave: Parental and birthday leave.

Wellness Boost: EAP and tailored wellness support.

Our people drive the success of our business; We are a dynamic organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences. We invest in your skills and foster a workplace culture that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.

Currently, we are only accepting applications from candidates who have working rights within Australia or New Zealand.