Risk Manager- Scentre Group
Your opportunity
The Risk Manager plays a pivotal role within Scentre Group’s Design, Development & Construction (DDC) business. Reporting to the National WHS Manager, Construction, you will lead the implementation of health, safety, environment and quality standards across our projects, driving a culture of care and ensuring compliance with Scentre Group systems, Australian and New Zealand WHS legislation, and sustainable business practices.
At Scentre Group, the health, safety and wellbeing of our people, partners and customers remains our highest priority. We are committed to fostering workplaces where every individual contributes to a culture that protects people and enables success.
What this role is about:
WHS Leadership & Governance
- Provide strategic leadership for WHS across Design, Development & Construction, ensuring consistent implementation and alignment with Scentre Group’s values and systems.
- Lead the delivery of national programs and governance frameworks that drive proactive risk management and continuous improvement across the NSW portfolio and, where required, other regions.
Safety Culture & Leadership
- Strengthen our safety culture by championing collaboration, accountability and the People Protecting People ethos.
- Model visible leadership and empower teams to embed safe behaviours and critical control verification into day-to-day operations.
Sustainability, Environment & Quality
- Integrate sustainability, environmental protection and quality assurance into WHS planning and project delivery.
- Promote responsible construction practices that reflect Scentre Group’s commitment to environmental stewardship and high-quality outcomes.
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as a key liaison between project teams, regulators and business partners to ensure clear communication and alignment on WHS expectations.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support transparency and shared accountability.
Compliance & Performance Reporting
- Ensure compliance with relevant WHS legislation and the principles of ISO 45001.
- Monitor, analyse and report on HSEQ performance to senior leadership, providing insights that inform strategy and drive continual improvement.
What will set you apart from the rest:
- Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety, Environment, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in a leadership or advisory role within WHS, ideally within construction or major project environments.
- Strong working knowledge of Australian and New Zealand WHS legislation, including psychosocial risk management, and familiarity with the principles of ISO 45001.
- A curious mindset with a commitment to continual learning and improvement.
- Proven ability to inspire, influence and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across regions and functions.
- A visible role model of safe leadership behaviours, promoting accountability, care and the People Protecting People culture in everything you do.
About us
Scentre Group owns 42 Westfield destinations across Australia and New Zealand. We create extraordinary places and experiences that connect and enrich communities.
We are focused on our customers and creating more reasons for more people to visit our Westfield destinations more often and for longer.
With approximately 75 professions within our business, our team has the expertise to design, construct, operate, manage and market our Westfield destinations and platforms.
We want to be the place where talent thrives. To support you thriving with us, we promise to respect, inspire and develop you, and that you will do work that matters.
Diversity, equity and inclusion underpins our culture, and our vision is that ‘Everyone Belongs’. We foster a workplace experience where everyone feels valued, supported and motivated to realise their full potential.
We aspire to create a workforce reflective of the communities in which we operate and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or life stage.
We offer a range of unique benefits designed to support your wellbeing, career development and lifestyle, including five days paid Life Leave on top of your four weeks annual leave (pro-rated for part-time), 18 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave for primary carers, with no qualifying period and super paid for the duration of the leave period, and free parking at your local Westfield destination.
Discover more about working with us.
Applications close: Friday 7th November (unless filled prior).
