Head of Safety
Lead strategy. Influence culture. Drive meaningful impact.
At Hanes Brands, we believe safety and wellbeing are essential to creating a thriving, people-first workplace. We’re looking for a forward-thinking Head of Safety to lead our national safety function and help shape a culture where everyone goes home safe, every day.
Why this role stands out:
- Breadth of scope – Lead, coach, and influence across all areas of work health and safety, wellbeing, injury management, and workers compensation.
- Executive exposure – Report directly to a member of the Executive Team and present key risks and priorities directly to the ELT.
- Team leadership – Manage and mentor a team of specialists across varied safety disciplines. Set direction, drive execution, and build a high-performing function.
- Autonomy and ownership – Take full accountability for the safety strategy with the freedom and support to shape real outcomes.
What you’ll do:
- Design and deliver a prevention-focused, data-led safety and wellbeing strategy aligned to organisational values and business objectives
- Oversee end-to-end WHS systems and processes, ensuring compliance, performance, and continuous improvement
- Champion a positive, collaborative safety culture where leaders at all levels are equipped to own health, safety, and wellbeing
- Partner across the business to embed safety into everything we do
What you’ll need:
- Tertiary qualification in WHS, allied health, or related field
- Comprehensive understanding of WHS legislation, psychosocial risk management, injury management, and workers compensation
- Proven track record in developing and implementing health, safety, and wellbeing strategies that deliver measurable business improvements
- Strong data analytic skills, able to translate safety trends into actionable solutions
- Experience in injury management and workers compensation case management
- WHS experience within Retail and Warehousing environments is highly desirable
Why HanesBrands?
- Up to 70% off staff discounts across Bonds, Berlei, Sheridan, Bras N Things and more
- Summer Fun – enjoy every second Friday off during summer
- Wellbeing perks including flu shots, skin checks, EAP, and fresh fruit delivered
- Regular business updates and CEO-led Q&A sessions
- Collaborative culture with a genuine commitment to sustainability
- Hybrid working and two wellbeing days per year
CULTIVATING A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE
We are focused on cultivating a workplace that is diverse, inclusive and vibrant. In fact, we know both our workplace culture and business are only strengthened by our differences. We motivate our employees to bring their true selves to work and support them to reach their full potential both personally and professionally.
We warmly encourage people of all genders, races, ages, abilities, and any other backgrounds or differences to apply to work with us. We are especially committed to creating an accessible and supportive environment for people with a disability, and we encourage you to apply.
For more information, please email us at [email protected]. For any non-accessibility-related enquiries, please contact [email protected].
This is a career-defining opportunity for a confident, people-focused safety leader who’s ready to step into a strategic, influential role and drive lasting cultural change.
Apply now to express your interest!
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