WHS Assurance And Risk Manager

We are oOh!media (pronounced “oh!” media).

oOh!media is the #1 Out of Home company in Australia and New Zealand.

We exist to make public spaces better and brands unmissable, proudly leading the market with innovation, creativity, data and results. Our network plays an important role in the communities they are located, creating engaging environments that inform, entertain and inspire, while connecting brands with audiences at scale.

We are oOh!media, and we are unmissable.

About the Opportunity

Based in North Sydney and reporting to the Head of Wellbing, Safety & Enviroment, we are seeking a WHS Assurance & Risk Manager to play a pivotal role in strengthening how safety risk is governed, assured and embedded across our operations, assets, projects and contractor base.

This role is about disciplined execution, translating WHS strategy and standards into consistent practice, effective controls and decision-ready insight. You will lead risk-based assurance activities, oversee key WHS transformation initiatives, and provide confidence to leaders that critical risks are being managed as intended.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Lead delivery of key WHS initiatives including system uplift, critical controls, contractor governance, and incident management maturity
• Drive WHS transformation projects end-to-end, ensuring clear milestones, adoption, and measurable outcomes
• Embed consistent standards and governance across sites, assets, and contractors
• Evolving our approach to risk assessments, audits and incident investigations to drive learning, focusing on both failures and successes
• Develop strategic, targeted risk reduction action plans in collaboration with senior leaders and business units
• Design and deliver a risk-based assurance program focused on control effectiveness and compliance
• Translate data, assurance findings, and incidents into clear insights for leadership decision-making
• Partner with the head of WSE to lead the national safety meeting to align priorities, review performance, and drive consistent safety governance
• Drive uplift in risk and assurance capability, strengthening risk assessment quality, critical control ownership, and learning from assurance findings across the business
• Strengthen contractor safety and oversee complex investigations and recurring risk events
• Proactively identify emerging risks and support the management and governance of High Potential Incidents
• Build visibility through dashboards, reporting, and enterprise-wide action tracking

What You Will Bring :

• Proven experience in WHS leadership within complex, multi-site or asset-heavy environments
• Strong background in assurance, risk management, and critical control frameworks
• Experience leading transformation or system uplift programs
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive consistency across diverse operations
• A pragmatic, outcomes-focused approach with strong analytical and communication skills

Our benefits and perks:

• Competitive salary package.
• A positive, supportive workplace culture.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Comprehensive, paid training and ongoing support.

If you’re ready for a unique challenge, and want to make a real impact, we want to hear from you!

At oOh!, we celebrate diversity and strive for an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and refugees.

Please note: To be considered, applicants must be Australian citizens or Permanent Residents with full working rights in Australia, and Applicants must meet role requirements, which may include criminal background checks, medical/drug testing, and right to work checks.