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Manager Industry Engagement
Industry Engagement Unit; Specialised Health and Safety Services; Brisbane City
Manager, Industry Engagement – Drive Safer Workplaces Across Queensland
Are you a strategic leader passionate about workplace health, safety and wellbeing? Do you thrive on building meaningful industry relationships and leading innovative engagement programs that make a real difference?
The Office of Industrial Relations (OIR) is seeking an experienced and driven Manager, Industry Engagement to lead a dedicated team within the Work Health Design Unit (WHDU). This is a unique opportunity to shape statewide initiatives that directly improve health and safety outcomes for Queensland industries and workplaces.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Occupational Health & Safety |
| Classification | AO8 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/650437/25 |
| Closing date | 07-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | Up to 03/09/2026 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Michelle Koripas |
| Contact details | Mobile: 0476 906 473 Access the National Relay Service |
Manager, Industry Engagement - Drive Safer Workplaces Across Queensland
Are you a strategic leader passionate about workplace health, safety and wellbeing? Do you thrive on building meaningful industry relationships and leading innovative engagement programs that make a real difference?
The Office of Industrial Relations (OIR) is seeking an experienced and driven Manager, Industry Engagement to lead a dedicated team within the Work Health Design Unit (WHDU). This is a unique opportunity to shape statewide initiatives that directly improve health and safety outcomes for Queensland industries and workplaces.
Why Join Us
At OIR, you'll be part of a passionate team that values innovation, inclusion and realworld impact. We offer:
• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid options
• A supportive leadership team that values growth and wellbeing
• Opportunities to make meaningful change across Queensland workplaces
• Access to employee assistance programs and much more
What You'll Do
As Manager, you will:
• Lead the development and delivery of industry-wide engagement programs that enhance safety performance, culture and leadership.
• Provide strategic direction across planning, design, implementation and evaluation of innovative initiatives aligned to OIR's goals.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to influence safety across priority industries and hazard areas.
• Oversee budgets, risk, resource planning and business operations for the WHDU.
• Provide high-level advice to OIR's leadership on industry safety performance and legislative development.
• Build and support a high-performing, geographically diverse team focused on positive safety outcomes.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a confident, experienced leader who can:
• Design and lead evidence-informed programs to support strategic health and safety outcomes.
• Bring deep leadership capability with a focus on team development, empowerment and wellbeing.
• Communicate and influence effectively across diverse audiences—from industry leaders to internal stakeholders.
• Navigate complexity and lead through challenging, sensitive issues with confidence and integrity.
• Quickly grasp legislative, policy and emerging trends impacting work health and safety.
Desirable qualifications:
Tertiary qualifications in work health and safety or a related discipline, and/or formal certifications in project or stakeholder management will be highly regarded.
How to Apply
Visit www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au to apply. Applications should include:
• Your current resume (with at least one referee from the past two years)
• A one to two-page statement addressing the ‘What we're looking for' section above
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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