Afford is a leading not-for-profit organisation committed to creating an inclusive world where people of all abilities can share in life’s adventure. With a long-standing reputation in the disability and community services sector, Afford delivers services that prioritise choice, independence and human rights.
Operating across multiple states, Afford is entering an important phase of transformation and renewal and a renewed focus on strengthening governance, compliance and operational capability. Safety, wellbeing and risk management are central to ensuring Afford continues to deliver high-quality, sustainable services to clients and communities.
Guided by values of being Kind, Clear, a Team, and willing to Explore, Afford offers an environment where leaders can make a meaningful, practical impact while contributing to an important social purpose.
The opportunity
Based in Parramatta and reporting to the Head of People, the Manager, Health, Safety & Wellbeing will play a pivotal role in leading Afford’s HSW framework nationally. This is a senior, hands-on position suited to an experienced practitioner who can operate as both a strategic advisor and a practical operator.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and continuously improving the HSW Management System across the organisation.
- Driving organisational compliance with all relevant health & safety legislation, NDIS Practice Standards, regulatory obligations and external audit requirements, underpinned by strong risk management and assurance frameworks.
- Overseeing incident investigation and hazard management, ensuring rigorous investigations, timely corrective actions, systemic learnings, and organisational‑wide performance reporting to the Senior Leadership Team, Executive and Board.
- Championing and embedding a proactive, safety-first culture by driving organisation wide engagement, high impact training and meaningful consultation.
About you
You are a seasoned HSW leader who can provide confident, credible advice at executive level while remaining highly operational. You will bring:
- Strong experience leading WHS systems, compliance and audit activity
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence across all levels
- A practical, consultative approach to risk management and safety culture
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in WHS (or a related discipline)
What’s on Offer
- Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
- Hybrid working model
- Senior voice at the table with real organisational impact
- Purpose-driven work supporting inclusion and wellbeing
For a confidential discussion or role related questions, please contact Lily Moger of The Orchard Talent Group on lily@orchardtalent.com.au. To apply please submit your current CV via the link. Please note applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia.
Applications close 6th March 2026
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