Overview
WHS & Risk Officer Jobs in Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia at Bankstown Sports
Title: WHS & Risk Officer
Company: Bankstown Sports
Location: Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia
- Own WHS & operational risk end‑to‑end across a large, multi‑venue hospitality group
- Hands‑on, operational role — embed safety into day‑to‑day operations, not just policy
- Senior, autonomous position suited to someone who can hit the ground running
About Us
Bankstown Sports is a leading hospitality, entertainment and community organisation in Sydney’s southwest, operating multiple venues and employing over 650 people. Everything we do is guided by our purpose of supporting a healthy, resilient, connected and proud community.
About the Role
We’re seeking an experienced WHS & Risk Officer to take end‑to‑end ownership of workplace health & safety and operational risk across our venues.
This role sits within Operations and is hands‑on by nature. While WHS frameworks exist, your role is to lift accountability, operationalise policy, and drive practical, sustainable improvement. We’re looking for someone to hit the ground running, and confident partnering with Operations in a large, fast‑moving hospitality environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and maintain WHS and operational risk frameworks across all venues
- Investigate and follow up staff and patron incidents
- Embed WHS policies into day‑to‑day operations
- Maintain risk registers and reporting systems
- Partner closely with Operations and P&C to lift accountability
- Drive continuous improvement across WHS systems and processes
About You
You are practical, proactive and comfortable influencing without excessive bureaucracy. You understand that good safety outcomes come from strong relationships and operational reality — not just policies.
You bring:
- Mid‑senior experience in WHS, risk or operational environments
- Strong understanding of WHS legislation and risk management
- Experience working in complex, operational or hospitality settings
- A flexible, problem‑solving mindset
- Confidence to lead change and take ownership
Essential Requirements
- Demonstrated WHS and/or operational risk experience
- Incident investigation and follow‑up experience
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to travel between venues
- RSA & RCG (or willingness to obtain)
Why Join Us & What’s in It for You
- 5 weeks Annual Leave plus additional Wellbeing Leave
- Generous daily meal allowance used across the venue
- Free, secure underground parking + discounted car washes
- Lead in a high‑impact role within one of Australia’s leading clubs
- Exposure to large‑scale, complex operations that grow your capability fast
- Ongoing leadership development, training, and internal career progression
- Reward & recognition programs that value performance
- Supported by an experienced, collaborative senior leadership team
If you are ready to take on a new challenge, thrive in a fast-paced environment and are dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for both employees and customers, apply now!
