Health & Safety Manager - Mount Gambier Prison

This role is based fully onsite at Mount Gambier Prison, in Mount Gambier SA. Relocation assistance is available for non-local candidates.

What we can offer you

• A dynamic and impactful leadership role within the prison, where every day presents new challenges and opportunities
• Competitive salary package: $140,000 p.a. + 12% Super
• Opportunity to influence and drive a safety-first culture at Mount Gambier Prison
• Permanent position within our Senior Leadership Team reporting to our General Manager, offering career growth within a supportive team environment

The role and team

We're seeking a dynamic Work Health and Safety (WHS) Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team and drive a proactive safety-first culture at Mount Gambier Prison. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you'll be instrumental in developing and implementing robust WHS policies and procedures, ensuring legislative compliance, and expertly managing incidents and hazards. We need a hands-on leader who is confident driving change and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

In this role you will:

• Oversee the comprehensive management and recording of staff and prisoner injuries, ensuring timely access to medical support, advice, and our injury management partner, Injury Assist.
• Proactively monitor legislative changes and WHS best practices, mitigating legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Ensure that on-site policies and procedures are compliant and aligned with WHS legislation.
• Work closely with the site's HR Manager and Injury Management Advisor to manage Return to Work and WorkCover claims.
• Establish new work plans and find suitable duties for staff returning to work.
• Prepare WHS reports for the Department of Correctional Services against key metrics and KPIs.
• Lead implementation of G4S safety plans and initiatives.
• Promote and drive engagement in our Health Initiatives, including onsite health assessments by Health by Design.
• Participate in daily meetings with Supervisors, a monthly meeting with Health by Design, and lead the WHS Committee meeting every two months.

What we're looking for

• Cert 4 or a similar qualification in Work Health & Safety
• Extensive operational knowledge of WHS and return to work
• Strong understanding of WHS legislation and regulations
• Able to complete and pass a national police check and prison clearance

The recruitment process

G4S runs a staged recruitment process that includes:

• Online Application: Apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining your reasons for applying
• Phone Call: A 15-minute phone call with our Talent Advisor Allegra - to learn more about the role
• Interview: A 60-minute interview with two members of our team.
• Site Tour: So you can see the prison environment.
• Background Checks: A police check, 2 x reference checks, and a prison clearance.

About G4S Australia and New Zealand

G4S, An Allied Universal® Company, is a world-leading security and facility services company that delivers tailored, integrated solutions. With a global workforce of approximately 800,000 employees across 100 countries and nearly 2,000 employees throughout Australia and New Zealand, we combine local knowledge with global best practices to safeguard assets, people and communities. We are a preferred partner for complex and high-risk environments, allowing our government, law enforcement and industry clients to focus on their core business. People are the heart of everything we do. From safeguarding critical infrastructure in mining, health, finance, and data centres to delivering essential justice services—including prisons, courts, prisoner escort and transport, electronic monitoring, and mobile speed cameras—our mission is to keep our communities and the people in our care safe.

For more information about G4S Australia and New Zealand, please visit www.g4s.com.au.