Work Health and Safety (WHS) Manager Australia

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Work Health and Safety (WHS) Manager to lead our health, safety, and well-being initiatives across the APAC region. Based in Melbourne, this role will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining WHS strategies that align with our company's commitment to employee safety and well-being while supporting our innovative and dynamic workplace. You will report to Block Global EHS Lead.

You Will

• Develop and implement comprehensive WHS strategies and programs across APAC offices.
• Ensure compliance with Australian WHS laws and relevant health and safety regulations across APAC jurisdictions.
• Monitor changes in WHS legislation and update company policies accordingly.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies that align with business objectives.
• Oversee and manage workplace injury prevention programs, workers’ compensation claims, and return-to-work processes.
• Design and deliver WHS training programs for employees at all levels to foster a strong safety culture.
• Lead and coordinate WHS committees across regional offices to drive engagement and safety improvements.
• Design and implement health and safety programs, including psychosocial well-being, emergency management, and workplace security.
• Manage incident reporting, investigations, and root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions as required.
• Act as the primary point of contact for WHS matters in APAC, liaising with regulators, auditors, and external consultants as needed.

You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a WHS leadership role, preferably within the Fintech, Technology, or Digital industry.
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS regulations and a solid understanding of APAC health and safety legislation.
• Experience in remote work WHS risk management and implementing digital safety programs.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in risk assessment, incident investigation, and safety audits
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally to Block’s facilities. 

Even better:

•  Proficient with Apple MacOS, iOS, and cloud-based collaboration tools including Slack, and Gmail systems.
• A passion for Block and its customers.

We’re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is a proud equal opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, without regard to identity or other legally protected class.

We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we’re doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page.

Block is a globally distributed company and this role will require working with other employees in multiple time zones. You may be required to perform work outside of normal business as part of this role